The CHET Dream Big! Competition
Dream Big! gives your students the chance to win big
When it comes to meeting the financial challenges of education, helping your students get an early start and showing them how to use all their resources is key. That's where the 2021 CHET Dream Big! Competition comes in (formerly known as CHET Advance Scholarship for High School Seniors).
For high school seniors
We'll award 80 prizes to Connecticut students graduating from high school in 2022 with a GPA of at least 2.0—5 winners will receive $5,000, with another 75 winners receiving $1,000.
Students should submit a written or video essay about their future goals or any leadership role they play in their communities.
Entries will be judged on this essay, students' academic record, and extracurricular and community participation.
Official contest rules (PDF) | Reglas oficiales del concurso (PDF)
For K–8 students
Well also be awarding 477 scholarships of $529 to Connecticut students in grades K–8.
Students should work with a parent or teacher on a creative submission, such as an essay, a video, or a drawing, describing the things they're doing to make their communities better places to live.
Official contest rules (PDF) | Reglas oficiales del concurso (PDF)
The deadline to submit an entry is Saturday, September 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. ET, with winners announced on November 1, 2021. We look forward to hearing from students all across the state. Good luck!
Additional resources
Questions?
For questions about the current competition or previous recipients of the CHET Advance Scholarship with questions about their award contact ISTS Program Support at 855-670-ISTS (4787) or CHETDreamBig@applyISTS.com (please note this email address is not monitored by Fidelity Investments).
Learn more about The Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program.
