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PRIZES: Grand Prize (1): Grand Prize will consist of a $25,000 college scholarship which will be contributed to a new or pre-existing qualified 529 college savings plan identified by the Winner (Winner is responsible for identifying\/establishing a qualified 529 plan with the financial institution of his\/her choice).<\/p>\n

First Prize (30): $2,500 awarded in the form of a check made payable in the name of the Winner. Total value of all prizes: $100,000. Allow eight weeks for funding of account (Grand Prize) or shipment of First Prize after eligibility verification of Winner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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