Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest

A video contest from the American Bankers Association Foundation in which teens ages 13 to 18 make videos of 30 seconds or less about saving and money and submit them to a participating local bank each fall. Local banks pick winners to advance, and national finalists are chosen by public voting on Instagram and a final judging round. National prizes are $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500, and the winners' teachers receive $300, $200 and $100.

Offered by American Bankers Association Foundation. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Business, Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest

When is the Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest free?

Yes. Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Lights, Camera, Save! Video Contest?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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