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Future So Bright - 5/29 Day Giveaway!

Future So Bright - 5/29 Day Giveaway!

Entries are now closed. Winner will be announced soon!

The 2023 Future So Bright - 5/29 Day drawing is sponsored by College Foundation, Inc. (CFI), a North Carolina nonprofit, and the NC 529 Plan, North Carolina’s education savings plan.

How the giveaway works:

  • Event runs from May 1, 2023 until May 31, 2023.
  • One winner will be randomly chosen to receive a $1,529 contribution to their NC 529 Account. 
  • Funds can be used for eligible education expenses, including K–12 tuition, college expenses, student loan payments, and more!
  • Drawing is open to all current and new NC 529 Account holders.
  • To enter the contest, Participants must register.



Participants can earn additional chances to win the $1,529 grand prize, simply by making contributions to their Account:

  • Two (2) entries for activating an NC 529 Account Gifting URL
  • One (1) entry for each Contribution made to an existing NC 529 Account
  • Two (2) entries for the first Contribution made to a new NC 529 Account
  • Two (2) entries for setting up a new recurring contribution by Automatic Draft (ACH) or Payroll Deduction
  • Two (2) entries for increasing a current recurring contribution by at least $25.00 per Account

Recurring contributions are the key this year! Now you'll have even more chances to win when you activate and share your new Gifting link with friends and family and invite them to contribute! Activating the link and receiving gifts helps you toward your college savings goals and increase your chances of winning $1,529!