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NEST, Storm Chasers Announce Annual Writing Sweepstakes

January 21, 2020

PAPILLION, NE (January 21, 2020) - The Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) and the Omaha Storm Chasers have officially begun the 18th annual "Why I Want to Go to College" essay sweepstakes, Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante announced Tuesday.

PAPILLION, NE (January 21, 2020) - The Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) and the Omaha Storm Chasers have officially begun the 18th annual "Why I Want to Go to College" essay sweepstakes, Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante announced Tuesday.

Seventh and eighth grade students from around the country may submit their entries leading up to the March 27 sweepstakes deadline. Essays must be 750 words or less, describing the value of a college education and the student's educational goals for the future. Entries are to be typed, double-spaced, on 8½-by-11-inch paper and must be the student's original work. Each essay must be accompanied with the required cover sheet.

Three winners will be chosen from each of Nebraska's three Congressional districts, and three others will be selected from outside Nebraska. Winners will receive contributions to the NEST college savings accounts equaling $2,000 for first place, $1,000 for second and $500 for third.

All winners from Nebraska will be notified in April. Winners also receive four tickets to the Storm Chasers game on May 3 and will be recognized prior to the contest for their achievements.

Complete rules and information on the essay contest can be attained by contacting Andrea Bedore at [email protected].

Entries must be postmarked by March 27 and sent to:
Omaha Storm Chasers
Attn: Andrea Bedore
12356 Ballpark Way
Papillion, NE 68046