Money Smart Week
 2010 Essay -
Grades 6-12
In support of Green Bay Area’s Money Smart Week Wisconsin 2010 taking place October 2-9 the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and partner organizations in the Greater Green Bay Area are sponsoring the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest. Students in grades 6-12 attending a Partners in Education public or private school are encouraged to enter by answering the Money Smart question below with an essay of 300 words or less. Three finalists will be selected to attend the Money Smart Kickoff Event on October 4 and one student will be named this year’s Money Smart Kid, winning a $500 scholarship. Other finalists will receive a $50 Savings bond.
Guidelines: Candidates must…
- Be a student in grades 6-12 attending a Partners in Education public or private school. (Partners in Education districts include: Ashwaubenon, Denmark, De Pere, Green Bay, Howard-Suamico, Luxemburg-Casco, Pulaski, Seymour, West De Pere, Wrightstown).
- Have knowledge of money management skills (decision-making related to spending and saving, investing, use of credit, etc.) appropriate for their age and grade level.
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 should be attached to the essay page.
- The essay must be the work of the student submitting the essay.
- The application form must be signed by a parent/guardian.
- The application and essay must be submitted by September 20, 2010. Mail or deliver to:
Money Smart Kid
Partners in Education/Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce
300 North Broadway, Suite 3A, P O Box 1660
Green Bay, WI 54305-1660 or
Email to: schopf@titletown.org
Timeline - 2010 Money Smart Kid Contest
Deadline for applications - submitted by September 20, 2010.
Money Smart Kid introduced at Kickoff on October 4, 5:30 p.m., UWGB Student Union.
Grades 6- 8 Application Download Grades 9-12 Application Download
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