Financial Literacy Poster Contest

I was recently notified about this cool poster contest. You might be interested in getting your students involved. here is the information I received in an email:

“The NFCC is sponsoring the Be Money Wi$e National Financial Literacy Poster Contest to get young students thinking about how to manage money efficiently and offers them a creative outlet to demonstrate their knowledge. All school-aged children in grades 3-12 are eligible to enter with local and national winners to be chosen from each of three grade categories. Students from public, private and home-schools are welcome.”

About the contest:

“The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is once again holding the Be Money Wi$e National Financial Literacy Poster Contest in 2010. The contest is a great way to get young students thinking about how to manage money effectively and offers them a creative outlet to demonstrate their knowledge. Finally, it offers the opportunity for local and national recognition for student artwork and rewards winners with US savings bonds and other prizes.”

The rules from the web site:

Rules and Guidelines

Theme "$mart Money Choices = A Brighter Future" Eligibility The 2010 NFCC National Poster Contest will feature three grade categories Elementary - 3rd through 5th Grades Middle - 6th though 8th Grades High - 9th through 12th Grades Specifications Posters may be between 8 ½" by 11" and 11" by 17" in size (11" by 17" is preferred.) All posters must be submitted on white paper/stock. Original and computer-generated artwork is accepted. Labeling All posters must be labeled with the following information (see entry form): Student's Name Student's Grade Student's School Name and Address School Telephone Sponsoring Teacher's Name (if applicable) Parent Name Home Address, Phone and Email Name of NFCC Member Agency Where Poster was Entered Agency Location Student T-shirt Size (and whether kids or adult size) Deadline Most local poster submission deadlines will be in February 2010. As deadlines vary; check Submission Information for details. Judging Posters will be judged on expression of the theme (40%); artwork style and content (30%); and creativity (30%). Note: Upon submission, all posters will become property of the NFCC Member Agency and/or the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, which reserves the right to reproduce.”

Please go to the web site for more information and the entry form.

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