Money Smart Week

 

As a member of the Iowa Bankers Association, we are proud to support the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest. Encourage your 7th-11th grade student to enter this under 300 word essay contest for a chance to win $1,000!

  • One student will be named this year's Money Smart Kid and receive a $1,000 award.
  • The winner and finalists may be invited to read their essays at one or more Money Smart Week events.
  • Students in grades 7-11 may enter the contest by answering the question below, using no more than 300 words.
  • See guidelines on the application for additional requirements.

The 2015 Question is:
What is the biggest obstacle to saving your money? What technological and/or banking solutions might help you and your friends begin to save?

 

 

The deadline to submit an essay is March 27, 2015.  A winner will be announced by April 10, 2015.

 

 

 

 

Download this form for further details and the application.

 

 

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