In support of Money Smart Week® 2015, taking place April 18-25, the Money Smart Week® Greater Atlanta planning team and its partner organizations are presenting the Money Smart Teen Contest. Students in high school (grades 9-12) are encouraged to answer this year’s Money Smart Question (see below) with an essay of 300 words or less. A winner and runner-up will be chosen and asked to attend the Money Smart Kick-Off luncheon on April 20th hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner and a $500 scholarship to the runner-up sponsored by COUNTRY Financial. Additional prize categories may be added. The winner will be named this year’s Money Smart Teen and have the chance to spend the year as a Greater Atlanta financial literacy ambassador.
2015 Money Smart Teen Essay Question:
What does being “Money Smart” mean to you?
Timeline
February 28 Deadline for essay submission is 5 p.m.
March 31 Winners notified, make arrangements.
April 20 Winners recognized at kick-off luncheon.
Fellows & Alum: If you know any MIDDLE SCHOOL students who you think would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please encourage them to apply for 'Money Smart Kid.'
Link for Money Smart Kid: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/msw/pages/649/attachments/original/1419437874/MSW_Kid_Atlanta_2015.pdf?1419437874