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Second grade student Ahmed Amir won the West Virginia Treasurer's "When I Grow Up" Essay Contest in his age group.

Amir, who attends Maxwell Hill Elementary School, didn't have to look too far to find inspiration for his essay. In his essay, he said he wanted to be a doctor because his sister has down syndrome and he wanted to take care of her.

Amir won $5,000. The money will go into a SMART529 account, which can only be used for college related expenses.

Maxwell Hill Elementary School also received $500.