Program Description
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Looking for a way to build education funds for your children/teens? The CHET Dream Big Competition is a great opportunity! BPL will host staff from CHET on October 14th to provide information about the competition and answer any questions parents, guardians, or students may have.
The CHET Dream Big Competition is back! The competition runs through Nov. 5, 2025, and is open to all Connecticut residents in grades K–12. CHET is the Connecticut Higher Education Trust 529 College Savings Program.
As part of the competition, students in grades K–12 submit essays, videos, and artwork based on prompts about helping their community or bettering their lives. This year, $350,000 in prizes will be awarded as CHET 529 College Savings Plan account contributions, along with technology prizes to Connecticut schools. Three students will be awarded $20,000 each, 24 will be awarded $5,000, and 240 will be awarded $500. Learn more at www.chetdreambig.com.
No registration necessary for this informational event. Stop by the youth department at Prosser Library to learn more about this great opportunity! Remember—applications for the competition will only be accepted through November 5, 2025.
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Accommodations
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at least one week prior to the event.