The “$mart Kid” Essay Contest is aimed at helping students develop knowledge of economic and personal finance concepts, understand budgets and the importance of financial planning, and become better prepared for their future roles as consumers, investors, and workers. In support of Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Fitness Greater Austin (FFGA) “$mart Kid” Essay Contest, administered by Junior Achievement (JA) and presented by Capital One Bank, encourages students in grades 6-12 to answer this year’s “$mart Kid” question (visit link). Students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to answer the question with an essay of 300 words or less and high school students are asked to answer the question in 500 words or less. Four scholarships will be awarded:
High School: 1st Place - $4,500 2nd Place - $3,000
Grades 6th- 8th: 1st Place - $1,500 2nd Place - $500
Winners and their parents also receive a free financial consultation with the prize money being deposited in an appropriate savings product in the students’ name.
For more information, rules and application, please visit the link below:
http://financialfitnessaustin.org/downloads/ffgaessaycontest2011.pdf
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