LifeSmarts

Consumer and financial literacy competition in which student teams answer questions on personal finance, health, technology, the environment and consumer rights, advancing from online rounds to state and national championships. The 33rd season opened September 1.

Offered by National Consumers League. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Business

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide).
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about LifeSmarts

When is the LifeSmarts deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is LifeSmarts free?

Yes. LifeSmarts is free to take part in.

Who can apply to LifeSmarts?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online and in person (nationwide). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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