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Scholarship Entrant Gets Creative

Posted on 11 June 2021 | by Consolidated Credit Canada (1 minute read )

As you know, we’re still accepting essay submissions for our scholarship. A recent entry from a current doctorate student showcases her creativity and desire to stay on top of her personal finances.

Our Essay Questions

As a college/university student, what are your main money obstacles and what do you plan on doing to address these issues?
Looking back, how should schools have taught money management to children under 18

The response

The student designed a graphic, added imagery, and answered the question in a unique manner we have yet to see until now.

While we are still reviewing essay entries, we chose to highlight this one to encourage creativity and see how universal personal finance problems are for students.

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