CHET Dream Big Scholarship Competition
Scholarship Sponsored by Connecticut Higher Education Trust
Education builds a child’s future — and there’s a practical incentive to plan ahead. Students can win up to $20,000 deposited into a CHET 529 college savings account. If you’re thinking about entering, here’s a clear, teacher-approved guide to what to submit and how to follow the rules.
What to create (2025 topics by grade level)
- K–4: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?
- 5–8: Describe a time something inspired you to do something good — for example, helping someone, making a change, or standing up for what’s right.
- 9–12: Tell us about a person or experience that shaped you and how it will influence your future goals.
Acceptable formats
- Essay (English or Spanish)
- Video
- Original artwork: painting, drawing, or illustration
Length and format rules
- Artwork: include a caption of 50–100 words.
- Essays:
- K–4 group: 50–250 words
- 5–8 and 9–12 groups: 100–250 words
- Videos: 30–60 seconds (online entry only)
- Digital images for online submissions: JPEG, PNG, or GIF, maximum 10 MB
- Videos for online submissions: MPEG, MP4, MOV, AVI, or M4V, maximum 350 MB
Mail-in entries
- If you mail an entry, include a completed Mail-In Entry Form and a hard copy of the original work.
- Do not mail digital files — mailed entries must be physical copies.
Originality and prohibited content (read carefully)
- The entry must be the eligible student’s original work.
- No AI-generated or AI-modified content allowed. Any use of AI or modification of another work disqualifies the entry.
- Entries must not copy, derive from, or plagiarize any third-party source.
- Do not include content that infringes third-party rights (copyrights, trademarks, logos, etc.) or references commercial advertising.
- Do not depict or reference celebrities, athletes, musicians, political or religious groups, or include personal contact information, advertisements, or promotional material.
- Entries must not disparage the sponsor or people/organizations associated with the sponsor.
- Publicly displayed sponsor materials are allowed to appear.
Consequences
- Entries that fail to meet the length/format requirements or the originality and content rules will be disqualified.
Teacher tips
- Plan before you start: outline your idea first, then create.
- Proofread essays and captions for clarity and correct word count.
- If submitting a video, practice so you’re within the 30–60 second window.
- Save your digital file in the required format and check file size before uploading.
If you want, I can help you brainstorm ideas, check your word count, or review a draft before you submit.
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