Little Artists. Big Dreams. Bright Futures.
Enter The DC College Savings Plan Art Contest
Big dreams start with big imaginations. Submit your child’s drawing of what they want to be when they grow up for a chance to win a $529 contribution to a DC College Savings Plan account—a great start that you can continue to build over time.
Contest details
- Eligibility: Open to DC residents between the ages of 3-7. An existing DC College Savings Plan account is not required to enter. Winners will need to open an account to receive the contribution.
- A winner from every Ward: One winner will be selected from each of the District’s Wards for a total of eight winners.
- Prize: Winners will receive a $529 contribution to a DC College Savings Plan account.
- Entries: One entry is allowed per child.
3 Easy Steps to Enter
- Ask your child to draw a picture of what they want to be when they grow up on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper.
- Include their first name and age on their artwork.
- Click the link below and complete the form to submit your child’s entry.
What makes a winning drawing
Winners will be chosen based on the following criteria:
- Creativity and originality
- Effort and presentation
- Connection to theme
- Age-appropriate expression
Important dates
Submit entries between May 1 – May 27, 2026. Winners will be selected on May 28 and announced May 29 in recognition of 529 Day.
Open an account today
If you have not opened a DC College Saving Plan account yet, you can get started in just 10 minutes.
Thank you for celebrating your child’s creativity and inspiring them to dream big. We are honored to be part of their journey.
By entering the contest, parents agree to official contest rules, media release, and email communication consent. Full rules are available here.
Mr. Rydzeski is a registered representative of Ascensus Broker Dealer Services LLC., 877-529-2980, 95 Wells Ave, Suite 160, Newton, MA 02459 (member FINRA/SIPC) and is not employed by the District of Columbia.
