Reminder: CHET Dream Big Scholarships

For anyone interested, below is a scholarship opportunity from CHET – The Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program.  This contest has had a few different student winners from SJS over the past couple of years (including a $20k winner!) AND our school has been selected in the past to receive the technology prize package!

Here is a link to the contest information:  https://www.fidelity.com/about-chet/dream-big-competition

Or, see THIS FLYER

Participants are asked to submit an entry based on specific grade-level topics. Students can submit an original essay, video or artwork (painting/drawing or illustration):

K-4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?

5th-8th grade: What is a lesson you’ve learned and how will it influence your future?

3 Grand Prize winners will receive $20,000 (one student from each age group), 24 winners will receive $5,000 (eight students per age group), and 239 winners will receive $500 (at least 53 students per age group).  Additionally, 10 randomly selected participating schools will win $5,000 in tech equipment.