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Money Smart Kid

Green Bay Area

Students in grades 6-8 and 9-12 attending a Partners in Education public or private school (see list below) are encouraged to enter by answering the Money Smart question below with an essay of 300 words or less. Three finalists in each group will be selected to attend the Money Smart Kickoff Event on October 4 and one student in each group will be named this year's Money Smart Kid, winning a $500 scholarship. Other finalists will receive a $50 savings bond.

Grades 6-8 Essay Question

What future career do you think you may be interested in pursuing and why? Based on your money management knowledge, what are the costs and benefits of this career choice.

Grades 9-12 Essay Question

What is your career goal and why? Based on your money management knowledge, what are the costs and benefits of this career choice? How are you preparing (financially and educationally) in order to achieve your career goal?

Partners in Education school districts include: Ashwaubenon, Denmark, De Pere, Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, Luxemburg-Casco, Pulaski, Seymour, West De Pere, and Wrightstown.

To Apply:

Student must have parent or guardian permission to apply and participate.
Student must write an essay (300 words or less) on the assigned question.
Essays should be keyed on plain white paper, double-spaced. Do not put your name or school on the essay. The Money Smart Kid Application Form (grades 6-8, grades 9-12) should be attached to the essay page.
The essay must be the work of the student submitting the essay.
The application form (grades 6-8, grades 9-12) must be signed by a parent/guardian.
The application and essay must be submitted/received by September 20. Mail or deliver to:

schopf@titletown.org

Timeline—2010 Money Smart Kid Contest

Deadline for applications—submitted/received by September 20, 2010.
Money Smart Kid introduced at Kickoff on October 4, 5:30 p.m., UWGB Student Union.

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