January 24, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) Interim President David Schankweiler, Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union Assistant Vice President of Community Relations, Sara Firestone, launched the 12th annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition. The competition's theme is: "What Does Financial Literacy Mean to Me?"Pennsylvania students in grades 9-12 are encouraged to submit a short essay or poem about financial literacy. Three winners and three honorable mentions will be selected and announced during Financial Literacy Month, which occurs every year in April."The Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition is an event we look forward to each year," said Harrisburg University Interim President David Schankweiler. "It's a unique opportunity for us to work with leaders in Pennsylvania and to meet and inspire amazing students from across our Commonwealth. Hearing these students express what they've learned about being good stewards of their time and treasure is a great reminder that developing wise money management skills early in life sets us up for success well into the future. Harrisburg University is proud to play a key role in hosting this competition and to shine a spotlight on financial literacy."
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