Sprout is an RSO dedicated to teaching financial literacy and empowering youth in the Champaign-Urbana area!

SPROUT UIUC

Financial Literacy Growth Initiative

at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Founded in 2025, Sprout is an organization of UIUC students committed to empowering youth in the surrounding Champaign-Urbana community through member-led workshops and seminars on personal finance, career development, and business. Our vision is to equip students with the skills and opportunities necessary to achieve financial freedom and career readiness at every stage of their educational journey.

WHAT WE DO

PERSONAL DEVLEOPMENT

Weekly meetings for members to learn various important knowledge and skills
Speaker events on financial planning, professional development, and more
Opportunities for leadership and project management

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COMMUNITY BUILDING

Frequent social events for members to bond
Fun, competitive activities during financial literacy workshops
A space for students to make lasting friendships and connections!

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Financial literacy workshops brought to underprivileged students at local K–12 schools
On-campus fundraising initiatives (bake sales!)
Emphasis on giving back to the Champaign-Urbana community

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SPROUT FA26 BY THE

NUMBERS

40+

new members welcomed

10

total weekly general meetings

3

IE-lead finance workshops

2

fundraisers + prep nights

1

upcoming Capstone project!