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Financial Literacy Speech Competition

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), in collaboration with the Financial Services Consumer Education Foundation (FSCEF), is pleased to announce the commencement of the 2025 Financial Literacy Speech Competition (FLSC).

Now in its eighth year, this FLSC promotes financial literacy among Grade 11 learners from quintile 1 to 4 schools. The competition provides a platform for learners to showcase their research and public speaking skills on key financial topics.

Participants are required to choose from a list of approved topics, conduct independent research, and deliver a five-minute speech. The aim is to develop critical thinking, communication and financial knowledge that learners can carry into adulthood.

The competition follows a multi-tiered format, starting at the classroom level and progressing through district and provincial rounds, culminating in a national final. This year’s format is hybrid: district finals will be held online, while provincial and national rounds will be held in person.

Prizes include:

Provincial winners:

  • 1st Place: R40 000 in investment prizes
  • 2nd Place: R20 000
  • 3rd Place: R10 000

National Winners:

  • 1st Place: R40 000 in investment prizes
  • 2nd Place: R20 000
  • 3rd Place: R10 000

In addition, the top three national winners will also receive full bursaries valued at up to R550 000 each.

More than 7000 learners from over 500 schools are expected to participate this year. While the competition is primarily for learners, the wider school community – educators, families, classmates and friends are encouraged to support and cheer on the participants, both in person and social media.

The FLSC is more than a competition – it is a transformative learning experience that builds confidence, sharpens life skills and equips young people with essential financial knowledge.

Although the school level round has already started, schools still finalise their internal winners and upload their video entries to the official website: www.fscaspeechcomp.co.za.

Learners and parents from eligible schools (quintiles 1 to 4 – low to non – fee paying schools are encouraged to check with educators if their school is participating).

For Competition Enquiries:
Email: Colin.Stevens@fsca.co.za
Follow the Conservation Online: #FLSC2025SA
Visit the official website: www.fscaspeechcomp.co.za

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