Back in September, President Obama challenged students to create a video that best answers the question, “Why is your education important to fulfilling your dreams?” Over 600 students submitted videos, and the Department of Education chose ten finalists. Now it’s up to you to pick the three winners, each of whom will be awarded $1000!

You have until December 4 to get in your votes and help three fellow students win the contest. Visit I Am What I Learn to watch all ten videos and vote for your favorites. Remember, the stakes are high — $1000 high — and you’re judging on use of creativity, strength of content, and the video’s ability to inspire.

When you’ve finished voting, check out videos of two star athletes who know how important it is to get a good education.

Football player Myron Rolle postponed entry in the NFL to participate in the prestigious Rhodes Scholar’s program at Oxford University to earn an M.A. in medical anthropology. In this video, he talks about being a high achiever and how he was able to succeed at football without letting school take a backseat:

NBA forward Shane Battier worked hard to shut down those who said he couldn’t do it — both on the court and in the classroom: