The 2021 College Savings Mississippi Art Contest has begun.

State Treasurer David McRae launched the annual competition Monday. All students from kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible. Winners will receive a scholarship worth up to $529 in the form of a Mississippi Affordable College Savings account.

Money contributed to MACS can be used for tuition, books, supplies and certain room-and-board expenses. Accounts can be opened for as little as $25. For more information on the scholarship, visit Treasury.MS.gov/MACS.

“Art is about seeing the ordinary from a new perspective,” said McRae. “That skill set is the same required to succeed in higher education and the workforce. I look forward to seeing the hard work and creativity of Mississippi’s young people and am hopeful the winning scholarships will serve as a launching pad for recipients to pursue an education of their choice.”

Students are asked to create a work of art that answers the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

The contest deadline — originally March 31 — has been extended to April 30. Submissions may be sent by mail or a photograph of the artwork may be emailed along with the registration form to collegesavings@treasury.ms.gov.

For more information and full contest rules, visit Treasury.MS.gov/ArtContest.