Compete. Trade. Innovate. Win.
Take on an action-packed day of problem-solving, teamwork, and real-world finance.
Ever wondered what it feels like to be a stock market pro? Curious about how fintech is reshaping the way people save, spend, and invest? Think you can outsmart the market? Here’s your chance to prove it.
The Department of Finance in the Faculty of Management at Dalhousie University invites high schools across the province to participate in the High School Finance Competition (HSFC 2026) on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hosted on campus, this full-day event gives talented high school students an exciting, hands-on introduction to finance through a live stock-trading competition and a fintech innovation challenge.
This year, a total of $3,500 in cash prizes will be awarded, generously sponsored by the Douglas C. Mackay Chair in Finance.
Save the Date! February 26, 2027
Following a great response last year, the High School Finance Competition returns in 2027, bigger and better!
We’re inviting high schools to express their interest early and be among the first to receive registration details.
Bring your students to Dalhousie, put their financial knowledge and decision-making skills to the test, and enjoy an exciting day of competition and learning, with thousands of dollars in cash prizes up for grabs!
Interested in joining us? Express your interest today!
Registration is now closed.
No prior knowledge is required.
Every team will receive the learning materials they need, along with mentorship and support throughout the day.
Students will dive into a virtual stock market using real data, make fast-paced decisions, and learn the key skills real investors and innovators use every day—research, analysis, strategy, and smart decision-making—all with zero risk.