Calling all New York State High School
Teachers and Students!

Create a video about ONE of the following Financial Literacy topics:

  • Make 3 financial promises to your future self and show how you will keep those promises.
  • Pretend you’re a personal finance high school teacher. Create a convincing lesson about ONE of the following:
    • a) maintaining a budget,
    • b) the good & the bad of credit,
    • c) needs versus wants,
    • OR d) investing wisely
  • Savings and investing are important to your financial goals. Create a video that explains the benefits and risks of both.

Important Information:

  • To be eligible: High Schools must be located in New York State.
  • Videos should be between 45 seconds and 2 minutes.
  • The contest will open in February
  • Students are encouraged to utilize social media filters, effects, and current trends in their videos.
  • Please do not use copyrighted music.
  • Videos can ONLY be submitted to W!se by teachers on behalf of their students.
  • Students should provide their teachers with a URL link (TikTok, IG reels, YouTube shorts) or the original video file to submit on their behalf.
  • Please use the official contest hashtag when posting on social media: #WiseFinLit
  • Reminder: Teachers should upload consent forms at the time of submission for Contestants and all Participants under the age of 18 appearing in the video.

Student Prizes:

  • First Place: $2,500
  • Second Place: $1,500
  • Third Place: $1,000
  • Fourth Place: $750
  • Fifth Place: $500
  • Special Category Prize: $1,000

Teacher Prizes:

  • First Place: $1,000
  • Second Place: $750
  • Third Place: $500
  • Fourth Place: $250
  • Fifth Place: $150
  • Special Category Prize: $500

Parental Consent Form

For questions, please contact Dario Stipisic at dstipisic@wise-ny.org

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