Congratulations 2017 Capitol Hill Challenge Winners!  

The SIFMA Foundation's annual Capitol Hill Challenge™ (CHC) is an exciting national financial education competition for middle and high school students that reaches all 50 states, and their members of Congress. This year, nearly 13,000 students from 735 schools, and 100% of Congress participated in the CHC for the fourth consecutive year.

This special edition of the Stock Market Game™ pairs members of Congress with participating schools in their respective districts. Since its inception in 2004, CHC has made over 3,800 matches of U.S. Representatives and Senators with schools, encompassing more than 103,000 students across the country.

The Top 10 ranked teams traveled from across the country, and arrived in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, June 20^th, ready to celebrate their accomplishments.  After settling into their hotel, teams met with their members of Congress to discuss their success in the Capitol Hill Challenge. To conclude the evening, students enjoyed a pizza party, and a bus tour of the city monuments.

The next day began with breakfast at Morgan Stanley.  Several industry professionals presented about career opportunities and strategic investing in the financial services sector. Next stop was RBC Wealth Management for lunch and a discussion about life as a financial advisor and stock market strategies.  The students then finished the festivities with the Capitol Hill Challenge Awards Reception at the Rayburn House Office Building, hosted by the co-chairs of the Financial Services Committee - Congressman Steve Stivers (OH-15) and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) also attended.

On Thursday morning, the teams enjoyed breakfast at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and a discussion with the FINRA Foundation staff regarding the importance of youth involvement in the financial sector and in politics. After this engaging presentation, the students finished their trip with a private tour of the U.S. Capitol Building.

The SIFMA Foundation is grateful to its many supporters.

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PRESS RELEASES

• Charles Schwab Foundation Commits $1 Million to Advance Financial Capability and Civics through the SIFMA Foundation’s Capitol Hill Challenge - June 21, 2017
• SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation Announce the Top 10 Winners of the 14th Annual Stock Market Game™ Capitol Hill Challenge - May 24, 2017
• SIFMA and the SIFMA Foundation Kick-Off the 14th Annual Stock Market Game-Capitol Hill Challenge - February 6, 2017
  

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.@SIFMAFoundation 2017 #CapitolHillChallenge Winners from @DinubaHigh meet with @Rep_DevinNunes #FinLit pic.twitter.com/S5KlEM4gBt

— project invested (@projectinvested) June 22, 2017

Congrats to @Albanyhighca, which ranked 6th in the @SIFMAFoundation’s 2016 #CapitolHillChallenge to promote financial literacy. #ca13proud

Thank you @SIFMAFoundation for a great 3-days! #stockmarketgame #CapitolHillChallenge pic.twitter.com/p9kuzGwH4S

— Mike Roberts (@Mikero24) June 22, 2017

The end to a great trip thank you @SIFMAFoundation ! #capitolhillchallenge #portjeff #stockmarket pic.twitter.com/Ss9etGQD3r

— SrFarenga (@SrFarenga) June 22, 2017

— Rep. Steve Womack (@rep_stevewomack) May 11, 2017

Thank you @SIFMAFoundation for a great 3-days! #stockmarketgame #CapitolHillChallenge pic.twitter.com/p9kuzGwH4S

— Mike Roberts (@Mikero24) June 22, 2017

Thank you @SIFMAFoundation for a great 3-days! #stockmarketgame #CapitolHillChallenge pic.twitter.com/p9kuzGwH4S

— Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) May 26, 2017

Grateful to join Barnwell Elem today to recognize financial literacy & congratulate participants of @SIFMAFoundation #CapitolHillChallenge pic.twitter.com/hM7cPgvwY7

— Joe Wilson (@RepJoeWilson) May 26, 2017