The Challenge invited students in grades K-6 to submit an original poem, drawing, video or essay answering the question, “How will I change the world after college?” Each winner’s school will also receive $500.
More than 1,400 students from across Kentucky participated in the challenge for a chance to win a KESPT college savings account.
The 2015 Dream Out Loud winners are:
•Jacob Julian, a third-grader at Clark Elementary in Paducah, who submitted a video.
•Lillian Norman, a first-grader at Jesse Stuart Elementary in Madisonville, who submitted a video.
•Henry Haag, a first-grader at Robertson County School in Mount Olivet, who submitted an essay.
•Anna Curry, a third-grader at Sandersville Elementary in Lexington, who submitted an essay.
•Rasia Graves, a fifth-grader at Rineyville Elementary in Rineyville, who submitted a video.
•Jaleah Halcomb, a sixth-grader at Oakland Elementary in Bowling Green, who submitted an essay.
The Dream Out Loud contest challenged students to imagine how a college education would help them change the world and encouraged families to start thinking about saving for college. Children who entered the contest wanted to change the world as doctors, veterinarians, teachers, farmers, architects, engineers and more.
“Dream Out Loud reaches children across the state and gets them excited about their future and how education will play an important role,” said David Lawhorn, KESPT program administrator. “It also reminds parents and grandparents that it is never too early to start saving for college.”
A panel of local business executives, writers and education professionals served as judges for the Dream Out Loud entries. Winning submissions are displayed at kysaves.com (see a link below).
KESPT helps parents, other relatives and friends save for college expenses with tax benefits. A KESPT account can be started with as little as $25 and can be used at any qualified institution in the nation. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., is the plan manager.
For more information on KESPT and the Plan Disclosure Booklet, visit kysaves.com or call toll-free 1-877-598-7878.
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KESPT Dream Out Loud Winners 2015
