ENTER THE CONTEST
Every young Bahamian has a dream for their country. Your classroom can be where they define it — and start building it. Teacher Champions are the educators who bring the Bahamian Dream Initiative into their schools: introducing the challenge, supporting students through their entries, and helping their school compete for national recognition.
Entries close 31 January 2027
What You Get
• A ready-to-run classroom lesson plan — no prep required
• Age-appropriate entry prompts and worksheets for your students' division
• Digital assets (posters, slides, social graphics) to promote the challenge at your school
• A direct support contact for questions, at any point in the year
• Recognition as a Teacher Champion, plus a $1,000 Teacher/Mentor award opportunity
What's Required
• One class period to introduce the challenge (lesson plan provided)
• Encouraging students to submit before the January 31 deadline
• Optional: additional class time for track-specific work (guides provided below)
Why It's Valuable
• Students compete for $50,000 worth of prize money across 12 tracks and 4 divisions
• Your school can win one of two $1,500 School / Institution of the Year awards
• Twenty national finalists go to the Bahamian Dream Summit in Nassau in June — travel and required chaperone support provided
Key Dates
SEP 2026
Launch
The challenge opens. Schools and Teacher Champions register.
OCT-DEC
Tour
School visits, island clinics and entry workshops.
JAN 31
Close
Essays, stories and pitches are submitted.