The CHET Dream Big! Competition

Education helps build the future you want!

Win up to $20,000 to save for education in a CHET 529 account... and start building toward the future you want.

How it works for 2024

Submit an original essay, video, or artwork (painting, drawing, or illustration) based on the following specific grade-level topics


  • K-4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?
  • 5th-8th grade: What is a lesson you've learned and how will it influence your future?
  • 9th-12th grade: Tell us about an experience or person in your life that has impacted you and how this will influence your future goals.

Official contest rules (PDF)

2024 prizes for winning students

  • 3 Grand Prize winners receive $20,000 (one student from each age group)
  • 24 winners receive $5,000 (eight students per age group)
  • 239 winners receive $500 (at least 53 students per age group)
  • 10 randomly selected participating schools win $5,000 in tech equipment

Official contest rules (PDF)

Enter the CHET Dream Big! Competition


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2024 Promotional materials for educators

Mail-in entry form


Download and share the 2024 entry form with your students, parents, and guardians. Give every child a chance.


View mail-in entry form (PDF)

FAQs


Kids will have questions. Adults will have questions. Here are the answers to the ones we hear most. Feel free to share.


View FAQs (PDF)

Brochure


Build awareness of this unique opportunity by downloading and sharing the 2024 competition brochure with your community.


View brochure (PDF)

Poster


A great way to get kids excited and participating. Print and share our 2024 promotional poster in your classrooms and halls.


View poster (PDF)

Questions?

For questions about the competition contact dreambiginfo@dja.com (please note this email address is not monitored by Fidelity Investments).


Learn more about The Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program.