Lake Michigan Credit Union is excited to announce that they are a proud sponsor of the 2021 EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, a nationwide financial literacy scholarship competition. The Financial Literacy Bee provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to have some fun and learn critical financial concepts during Financial Literacy month!

 

EVERFI’s short, interactive lessons teach students how to save, set financial goals, budget, and invest. Then, students can submit a short essay about their financial goals for a chance to win a scholarship.

 

1^st prize - $10,000 scholarship

2^nd prize - $6,000 scholarship

3^rd prize - $4,000 scholarship

 

April 1, 2021 – Financial Literacy Bee website is accessible

April 15, 2021 – Essays must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. for scholarship consideration

This scholarship contest is open to any U.S. (or Canadian) student between 13-18 years of age on April 1, 2021, who completes all five challenges in the National Financial Bee course, and then submits their essay by April 15, 2021.

 

1.      Visit the Financial Literacy Bee website

2.      Complete the lessons (~10 minutes each)

3.      Submit a short essay sharing a savings goal of yours and how you plan to achieve it! Submission deadline is April 15^th.

 

For full contest details and information, visit LMCU.org/Contests.

The ECCL is a dedicated supporter of teaching financial literacy skills to Estero students. Find out more at our Education Council webpage.

Please donate now to the ECCL Advocacy Foundation to ensure our high quality of life is maintained. Your donations are tax-deductible. The ECCL Advocacy Foundation is a fund managed by the Southwest Florida Community Foundation.