High School grades 9th -12th students (male/female) participate in 15 weeks of coursework covering various topics of financial literacy. The objective of the Dollars & Sense Financial Literacy Program is to introduce central Indiana high school students to the field of finance through a weekly financial literacy education program. Another objective is to encourage the students to pursue higher education at a college or university.

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The goal of the program is to introduce high school students to the field of finance through engaging course content and work with dedicated mentors.

The program is designed to introduce students to topics that are challenging, yet reachable. Committed students will be rewarded for their effort, become knowledgeable in personal finance and investments, and develop a desire to pursue these topics in a higher educational environment.

Students receive scholarship amounts based upon their local competition scores, quiz scores, the level of classroom participation, student attendance, available funds and the number of participating students. In past years students have received from $250 to $3,000 payable to any accredited higher education institution upon proof of enrollment. Also, three students are selected each year to represent the Indianapolis chapter in the 100 Black Men of America’s National Financial Literacy Competition.

Students representing the Indianapolis chapter has won the national competition in 2003, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2019 and 2024. Almost 300 students have successfully completed the Dollars & Sense Financial Literacy Program during its 21 years of existence

2024-25 Date(s) for the Program: Nov 2nd 2024-March 15th, 2025

Registration or Application Deadline: 10/15/2024

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100 Black Men of Indianapolis, Inc. was established in 1984 as a chapter of the national organization, 100 Black Men of America. At a national level, 100 Black Men seeks to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves and to enhance the educational and economic opportunities for African Americans. In Indianapolis, The 100 is comprised of a dedicated group of members who represent a wide range of experiences and share a commitment to help children achieve their potential. Driven by The100 motto, “What They See Is What They’ll Be,” the organization serves hundreds of youth annually through mentoring, education and leadership programs. The core programs include African American History Challenge, Beautillion Militaire, Collegiate 100, Dollars and $ense Financial Literacy, Robotics, Summer Academy, and Team Mentoring. Each year, The 100 partners with local school districts, universities, and other organizations to offer programs that encourage personal development, academic achievement, and basic life skills. Among other objectives, the overarching goal is that the youth served by The 100’s programs will display increased self-esteem, personal responsibility, and motivation to succeed in school.

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