CHET Dream Big Competition

The CHET Dream Big! Competition

Enter by November 6, 2026, for a chance to win up to $20,000 toward a child's education.

How it works for 2026

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

• 9th–12th grades: What does 'Dreaming Big' look like when the odds aren't in your favor? Tell us about a barrier — personal, social, or systemic — that exists in your community, and how you or others could overcome it. 

2026 prizes for winning students

• 3 Grand Prize winners receive $20,000 (1 student from each age group).

• 24 winners receive $5,000 (8 students from each age group).

• 240 winners receive $500 (80 students from each age group).

• 10 randomly selected participating schools win $5,000 in tech equipment.