Treasurer Shane Osborne Announces Contest.

2010 "Why I want to go to College" Essay Contest Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborne along with the Omaha Royals baseball club are pleased to annouce the kickoff of the 8th annual "Why I want to go to College:" essay contest. The Essay contest is open to all 7th and 8th grade students residing in and outside of Nebraska. "We are excited to continue our partnership with the Omaha Royals for an event that is not only fun and interactive but also provides a valuable learning experience for these students." Osborne said. "We want every child to realize their dream of attending college and hope this essay contest will help them achieve their goals." Essays must be postmarked by Monday, April 19, 2010. The essay should be no more than 750 words and should articulate the students's goals and dreams for the future. Each essay, along with the required cover sheet should be mailed to. The Omaha Royals Attn: Diann Spataro 1202 Bert Murphy AVe. Omaha, Ne 68107 A first, second and third place winner will be selected from each of Nebraska's three congressional districts. Each district winner will recieve the following. !st place $1,000 towrds one of Nebraska's college Savngs plans 2nd place $500 towards one of Nebraska's college savings plans 3rd place $300 towards one of Nebraska's college savings plans In addition each winner will receive four (4) tickets to the Nebraska vs Creighton baseball game on Tuesday May 18 , 2010 at Omaha's Rosenblat stadium and four (4) Henry Dorley Zoo passes. !st Place winners will be treated to a one night stay at a premier Omaha hotel. Out of state participants (non_Nebraska residents ) will receive Monetary prizes of $1,000, $500 and $300 towrds one of Nebraska college savings plans for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place respectively. Prizes are courtesy of the Omaha Royasl and the Nebraska State Treasurers office. For information on contest requirements contact Rachel Biar at 402 471 1088 or www.treasurer.org.