Today, registration opened for the fifth annual College Savings Mississippi Art Contest. Running January 8 through February 28, 2018,
students across Mississippi can compete for over $3600 in Mississippi
Affordable College Savings (MACS) scholarships by submitting an
original piece of art on the theme, “What do you want to be when you
grow up?”
“I am excited about the opportunity to engage students in investing in their own futures through this art contest,”
said Treasurer Lynn Fitch. “Doing the art work gets them
thinking about all the great possibilities ahead in their lives, and
saving for college helps them achieve those dreams.”
The contest is open to any Mississippi students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th
Grade, whether in a classroom or by homeschooling. Like last year, the
classroom or teacher with the most entries will win an additional $100
MACS
scholarship to be distributed in the manner he or she determines.
“Our goal through College Savings Mississippi is to
provide families across this state an affordable way to save for
college, and with the average cost of tuition continuing to rise, we
hope this scholarship is a step forward in building
that foundation,” Treasurer Fitch continued. “Students who are better prepared for their future are helping create a stronger workforce and economy for Mississippi.”
A $529 Mississippi Affordable College Savings
(MACS) scholarship will be awarded to the first place contestant in each
of the following age categories: Pre-Kindergarten – 2nd Grade, 3rd – 5th Grades, 6th
– 8th Grades, and 9th – 12th Grades. A
second place prize of a $250 MACS scholarship and third place prize of a
$100 MACS scholarship will also be awarded in each age category.
Students in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade are asked to submit their artwork on an entry form found at
www.treasurerlynnfitch.com. Students in 6th – 12th Grades are asked to submit their original 8.5” x 11” artwork using a medium of their choice.
For more information about the contest, including
official rules, registration form, and the Pre-Kindergarten through 5th
Grade art entry form, visit
http://www.treasurerlynnfitch.
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