The CHET Dream Big! Competition

Education helps build the future you want!

Talk about a dream opportunity. The Dream Big! Competition, offered annually by Connecticut's Office of the Treasurer, is your chance to win up to $20,000 to save for education in a CHET 529 account, kickstarting the future you want.

How it works for 2024

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


  • K-4th grade: When you grow up, what would you like to be and why?
  • 5th-8th grade: What is a lesson you've learned and how will it influence your future?
  • 9th-12th grade: Tell us about an experience or person in your life that has impacted you and how this will influence your future goals.

Official contest rules (PDF)

2024 prizes for winning students

  • 3 Grand Prize winners receive $20,000 (one student from each age group)
  • 24 winners receive $5,000 (eight students per age group)
  • 239 winners receive $500 (at least 53 students per age group)
  • 10 randomly selected participating schools win $5,000 in tech equipment

Official contest rules (PDF)

About the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) 529 College Savings Program

The CHET 529 College Savings Program, sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Treasurer and managed by Fidelity, offers tax advantages, flexible use of funds, investment choices, and other account benefits to help save for future education.


Learn more about CHET 529

Questions?

For questions about the competition contact dreambiginfo@dja.com (please note this email address is not monitored by Fidelity Investments).


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