Treasurer McRae Announces 2023 Art Contest Winners

May 11, 2023 Bob Bakken

Winners take home $3,500 worth of scholarships

State Treasurer David McRae this week announced the 2023 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest winners with a reception at the Mississippi Museum of Art. Twelve students and one teacher took home a combined $3,500 worth of scholarships during the event.

“In these students’ artwork, we saw the beauty of their creativity, but also a snapshot of their dreams,” said McRae. “I’m thrilled to help them in their journey to achieve those dreams with a scholarship from College Savings Mississippi.”

The College Savings Mississippi Art Contest is an annual event held by the State Treasurer’s Office. This year, more than 1,000 students competed for twelve scholarships by drawing a picture of what they wanted to become when they grew up. First place winners will receive a $500 scholarship in the form of a Mississippi Affordable College Savings (MACS) account. Second place receives a $250 scholarship, and third place receives a $100 scholarship.

Additionally, Oak Grove Middle School’s Art Teacher Kimberly Stinson was awarded an Educator Scholarship for the third year in a row. She helped more than 130 students submit artwork this year.

MACS is a Mississippi 529 College Savings plan offered through the Office of the State Treasurer. With MACS, families can open a tax-advantaged savings account for educational expenses. The money in these accounts can be used for college tuition and expenses. The funds can also be applied to secondary and elementary private tuition, apprenticeship programs, student loans, and more. For detailed information about the program, please visit Treasury.MS.gov/MACS.

2023 ART CONTEST WINNERS

Age Group: Early Elementary (PreK-Grade 2)