Compete
Competition Sets LifeSmarts Apart
LifeSmarts competition rewards students for demonstrating real-world knowledge
Competition sets LifeSmarts apart — adding fun, a sense of accomplishment, and spotlighting teamwork. Students and teams demonstrate consumer knowledge, gain recognition, and win scholarships in a variety of LifeSmarts competitive events held throughout the year.
Varsity
High School students compete in Varsity LifeSmarts with opportunities to advance to state and national in-person competitions.
Junior Varsity
Junior Varsity LifeSmarts teams compete online, and in some states advance to state events.
TeamSmarts: A Monthly Quiz
TeamSmarts allows teams to compete for $100 cash prizes each month, September through February. This web-based team competition is a great team practice tool.
Student Leadership Organization Partners
Partnering with student leadership organizations strengthens LifeSmarts and complements these organizations’ projects, judging events, competitive events, and activities.
- Learn more about the FBLA LifeSmarts Competitive Event
- Read about our partnership with 4-H
- Review requirements for the FCCLA/LifeSmarts Knowledge Bowl
Scholarships Available to LifeSmarts Participants
The Making Life Easier Scholarship from Toyota Financial Services is available to LifeSmarts students and recent alumni. Successful applicants may receive up to $20,000 to put toward post-secondary education. Hurry — the application deadline is November 1, 2021.