Announcing the AFDICA Essay Contest

Each year the Association for Federal Deposit Insurance Alumni (AFDICA)  conducts an  essay contest.  The purpose of this contest is to further the AFDICA’s mission to enhance financial literacy education.  The winner receives an award of $1,000 based on the evaluation of the content, writing style and creativity of an original written essay.

 Eligibility: 

• A dependent or grandchild of a current Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) employee; AND
• A current High School Senior who is planning to further their education in the following academic year at an accredited university, college or vocational school

Selection:

• The award of $1,000 will be granted based on the evaluation of the content, writing style and creativity of a written essay.
• Contest judging will be conducted anonymously.
• Essays must be written in English and adhere to the requisite format.  Specific format and other requirements will be listed along with FAQs for contestants.
• The topic and other requirements will be published in February each year with electronic submissions due by May 1st.  The prize winner will be selected and announced in June.

The winner of the 2026 essay contest  is Elise Wiggins, daughter of FDIC employee Beth Wiggins, Special Assistant at Corporate University.  Elise will attend the University of Delaware, where she has been accepted into the Honors College. An accomplished student-athlete, she plans to study psychology and business.

For additional information and submission requirements, please refer to frequently asked questions.