15TH ANNUAL “I GOT BANK!”

"I Got Bank" art and essay contest promo featuring the children's book by Teri Williams. Includes a "Free E-Book!" offer.

$1,000 URBAN YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY CONTEST

In order to participate, please have your parent(s) approve the form under “Mail-In Submission,” and then enter the contest electronically or by mail.

After reading “I Got Bank” or another financial literacy book of your choice, submit a 250 word essay or artwork as a PDF file by June 30, 2025. Your submission should demonstrate how you can use your new financial literacy skills to transform you and your family’s lives and achieve financial freedom. By submitting online before June 30, 2025, you will gain access to a one-of-a-kind digital edition Black Panther Comic Book, created by Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc., featuring financial literacy exercises developed by OneUnited Bank.

Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc. are not participants or liable for any terms of the I Got Bank Contest. No purchase required.

(With your submission, you agree to the following terms: You are 8-12 years old as of June 30, 2025 and you have your parents’ permission to participate. Your essay or art project may be published by OneUnited Bank. Your essay or art project must be emailed or postmarked by June 30, 2025. OneUnited Bank will select winners at our sole discretion. Your parent will be contacted to confirm participation. Ten (10) winners will receive a $1,000 savings account by August 31, 2025 (with parent cooperation). No purchase required. Awards are subject to IRS 1099 reporting.)

OneUnited Bank, Financial Literacy Submission
100 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110 or online.
Winners will be announced by August 31, 2025.

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