Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

07/23/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 2026 Jump$tart Awards Dinner! 🎉 We enjoyed celebrating the incredible work being done to advance financial literacy.

Congratulations to all of our award winners on your well-deserved recognition! Thank you for making the evening so memorable.

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05/20/2026

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Student of the Year Award is May 31. Please share!

🚨 The 2026 Student of the Year Contest is NOW OPEN! 🚨

Are you a Kentucky student in grades 9–12 who excels in financial literacy and inspires others to take control of their financial future? This is your moment!

Apply for the 2026 Student of the Year Contest for a chance to win:
💵 $1,000 cash prize

Show us how you’re making an impact in your school and community.

‼️ Applications are due May 31.
Get details and apply ➡️ ky.jumpstart.org (click on Contests).

05/20/2026

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Teacher of the Year Award is May 31. Please share!

Do you know a Kentucky teacher who goes above and beyond to teach financial literacy or inspire students to take charge of their financial future? 💡🍎

Nominate them for the 2026 Teacher of the Year Contest for a chance to win:
✈️ $1,000 for travel expenses to the Jump$tart National Educator Conference
OR
📚 $500 for financial literacy classroom materials

Help us recognize the educators making a real difference in Kentucky classrooms!

‼️ Applications are due May 31.
Learn more and submit a nomination ➡️ ky.jumpstart.org (click on Contests).

05/15/2026

🚨 SCHOLARSHIP ALERT 🚨

Two qualified Kentucky teachers will be selected to attend this year’s National Educator Conference (NEC) on scholarship.
✅ Discover financial literacy resources and ideas.
✅ Network with fellow educators from across the country.

More info 👉 https://www.jumpstart.org/education/nec/scholarships/

04/06/2026

Throughout the month of April winners of the annual Kentucky Saves Piggy Bank Design Contest will be featured across our social platforms. Join us, along with our partners, Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy , in congratulating all the winners. Look for their individual post during Financial Literacy Month!

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

04/02/2026

03/13/2026

Submissions are accepted until the end of the month❗

Our 2026 KY Saves Weeks Social Media Contest is LIVE!
Enter here: https://forms.gle/jcgJn7jD2fQPicSS9
More details👇

02/20/2026

🚨 The 2026 Student of the Year Contest is NOW OPEN! 🚨

Are you a Kentucky student in grades 9–12 who excels in financial literacy and inspires others to take control of their financial future? This is your moment!

Apply for the 2026 Student of the Year Contest for a chance to win:
💵 $1,000 cash prize

Show us how you’re making an impact in your school and community.

‼️ Applications are due May 31.
Get details and apply ➡️ ky.jumpstart.org (click on Contests).

02/20/2026

Do you know a Kentucky teacher who goes above and beyond to teach financial literacy or inspire students to take charge of their financial future? 💡🍎

Nominate them for the 2026 Teacher of the Year Contest for a chance to win:
✈️ $1,000 for travel expenses to the Jump$tart National Educator Conference
OR
📚 $500 for financial literacy classroom materials

Help us recognize the educators making a real difference in Kentucky classrooms!

‼️ Applications are due May 31.
Learn more and submit a nomination ➡️ ky.jumpstart.org (click on Contests).

01/28/2026

Our 2026 KY Saves Weeks Social Media Contest is LIVE!
Enter here: https://forms.gle/jcgJn7jD2fQPicSS9
More details👇