The CHET Dream Big! Competition

The competition is officially closed to new entries: Thank you and good luck to all entrants! Check back in early 2027 for a list of winners.



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Education helps build a child's future

Win up to $20,000 to save for education in a CHET 529 account and help build their future.

How it works for 2026

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


  • K–4th grade: What does 'Dream Big' mean to you? Draw, write, or show us your biggest dream and how it could help the people around you.
  • 5th–8th grades: What does it mean to 'Dream Big' for not just yourself, but for the people around you? Describe a dream you have that could make your community stronger.
  • 9th–12th grades: What does 'Dreaming Big' look like when the odds aren't in your favor? Tell us about a barrier — personal, social, or systemic — that exists in your community, and how you or others could overcome it.

Official Contest Rules (PDF)

2026 prizes for winning students

  • 3 Grand Prize winners receive $20,000 (1 student from each age group).
  • 24 winners receive $5,000 (8 students from each age group).
  • 240 winners receive $500 (80 students from each age group).
  • 10 randomly selected participating schools win $5,000 in tech equipment.

Official Contest Rules (PDF)

Questions?

If you have any questions about the competition, contact dreambiginfo@dja.com (please note that this email address isn't monitored by Fidelity Investments).


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