High school seniors whose parents or grandparents are enrolled in a 457 deferred compensation plan have until March 8 to apply for a $2,500 college scholarship.
Nationwide will give four NACo college scholarships -- each worth $2,500 -- to four high school seniors whose parent or grandparent participates in a 457 plan complete an online application. As part of the application, the senior will be asked to write a short essay. Please keep the response to 500 words or fewer, and the student should answer in her or his own words on the question: "What should county employees consider when saving for their retirement and why is it important to start saving early?"