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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2007 |
CONTACT:
Jessica Kolterman 402-471-2455
Rachel Rezabek 402-471-1088 |
Statewide Essay Contest
Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn, along with the Omaha Royals Baseball Club, are pleased to announce the kick-off of the 5th Annual, "Why I Want to Go to College" essay contest. The essay contest is open to 7th and 8th grade students. "We are excited to host the essay contest and look forward to the students participating in this learning experience. We want all kids to realize their dream of attending college, and we hope the essay contest will help them develop their future goals," said Treasurer Osborn.
All essays must be post-marked by Friday, April 20, 2007. The essay should be no more than 750 words and should articulate the student's goals and dreams for the future. Each essay, along with the required cover sheet, should be mailed to the Omaha Royals, Attn: Angela Mullen, 1202 Bert Murphy Ave., Omaha, NE 68107. For more information on contest requirements, contact Rachel Rezabek at 402-471-1088.
This year's prizes include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each of Nebraska's congressional districts. Each district winner will receive the following:
1st Place 1,000 towards one of Nebraska's College Savings Plans
2nd Place $500 towards one of Nebraska's College Savings Plans
3rd Place $300 towards one of Nebraska's College Savings Plans
In addition, each winner will receive four tickets to the Nebraska vs. Creighton baseball game on Tuesday, May 15th at Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium. During the game, each winner will be recognized for his or her achievement. The winners will also receive four Henry Doorly Zoo passes. 1st Place winners will be treated to a one night stay at one of the Omaha area's premier hotels. Prizes are courtesy of the Omaha Royals and Nebraska State Treasurer's Office. Out-of-state participants (non-Nebraska residents) will receive monetary prizes of $1,000, $500, and $300 towards one of Nebraska's College Savings Plans for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place respectively, in the out-of-state category.
Nebraska's college savings plans are an excellent investment option allowing parents and grandparents the ability to save for college with tax savings advantages at both the State and Federal level. The savings can be applied to a number of public, private or religious schools nationwide. Since the inception of the program in January 2001, more than $1.6 Billion has been invested in over 142,000 accounts.
The college savings program is administered by the Nebraska State Treasurer, and Union Bank and Trust Company serves as the program manager. There are four plans within Nebraska's Educational Savings Plan Trust - the College Savings Plan of Nebraska, the TD AMERITRADE 529 College Savings Plan, The AIM College Savings Plan and The State Farm College Savings Plan.
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