Kids are learning every day. Alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic it’s important that children learn about money and financial management. OneUnited Bank and the BMe Community are giving kids a gentle nudge in that direction. This summer, kids between 8 and 12 years old have the opportunity win $1,000 savings account by writing or drawing about a financial education concept they learned from the book, “I Got Bank!” or another financial education book.
From the website:
OneUnited Bank and BMe Community are sponsoring the seventh annual financial literacy contest for youth between the ages of 8 – 12 years old. Simply either write and submit a 250 word essay or create and submit an art project about what you learned from the book “I Got Bank!” (or from another financial literacy book available in your library or home) and how you can use what you learned in your life or the life of your family.
You must have your parents’ permission to participate. Your essay or art project may be published by OneUnited Bank and BMe Community. All submissions must be postmarked or emailed by June 15, 2017. (Children of employees of OneUnited Bank or BMe Community are ineligible to participate.) Winners will be selected by OneUnited Bank in our sole discretion. Ten (10) winners will receive a $1,000 savings account by August 31, 2017 (with cooperation from parents). One winner will be selected from each of the following eight cities (Akron, Baltimore, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) and two will be selected from other locations in the U.S
Winners will be announced by August 31, 2017.
The deadline is June 15th so make sure to visit the OneUnited website and get your entry in before then.
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