Kirstie Ann Duncan is both the winner from the City of Glasgow and the overall winner for 2020. Kirstie, who is studying for an HND in Legal Services chose to answer the question: Investing for the future: how do young people provide for their financial future? Her winning entry was submitted in a video format and focusses on Generation Z, encouraging them to consider their financial future and offering suggestions on what steps to take to ensure they are financially secure.
Aminaa Adams, from Nottingham, has won the F&C Investment Trust Prize at Queen's University of Belfast. Aminaa, who is studying law, created a short video investigating the financial challenges Gen Zs (those aged 16 to 24 years old) face, including home ownership and securing high income and stable work. The video entry explored how this generation can provide for their future through the potential rise of the Gen Z entrepreneur or “zentrepreneur”, as these individuals can use their unique skills and predisposition to technology to provide for themselves.
Eugenia Angesti Meganingtyas and Frea Marie Pilla Repospolo have won the F&C Investment Trust Prize at the University of Leeds. Eugenia, who is studying International Studies and Frea who is reading Asia Pacific Studies and International Relations chose to answer the question 'how does sustainability and ethical principles affect our choices' and they developed an educational video looking at what it means to be both ethical and sustainable and why we feel a growing need to be more responsible in our daily lives.
Fraser Campbell from Watford has won the F&C Investment Trust Prize at the University of Bristol. Fraser, who is studying history, created an animated infographic and chose to answer the question How does sustainability and ethical principles affect your choices. His winning entry focused on Ethical Consumerism and the impact of spending in the future.
Annabel, from Cambridge is a Law student at Anglia Ruskin University. Annabel's entry was in essay format and answered the question 'How will diversity and inclusion continue to impact society?'. Her winning entry examined the benefits that diversity of opinion and experience can bring to a business, and the difference that this diversity can make – not just to each individual company, but also to society as a whole.