Global Students Entreprenuer Awards

Apply before: December 15, 2024

The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) empower student entrepreneurs worldwide through competitions hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) at local and national levels. Winners from these events advance to the GSEA Global Finals, where they compete for a prize pool of $100,000, with $50,000 for first place, $25,000 for second, and $15,000 for third. This competition offers unparalleled opportunities for students to grow as business owners. Participants receive valuable feedback and mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, enabling them to refine their business strategies and storytelling skills. The event fosters connections by providing access to a global network of student entrepreneurs, EO members, and other distinguished professionals. Additionally, competitors gain significant media exposure, as GSEA’s “Start It Up” docuseries highlights their entrepreneurial journey. The total value of prizes, services, and gifts awarded during the Finals exceeds half a million dollars.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for Global Students Entreprenuer Awards are:

Applicants must be 18-30 years old.
Students must currently be enrolled in college or university (part-time or full-time).
They must own, found, or be the controlling shareholder of the business they are representing.
The business must have been active for at least six months.
It should have generated at least $500 in revenue or received $1,000 in funding or investments.
Each business can only be represented by one founder/co-founder.
Graduate students are eligible if they continued their education immediately after their undergraduate degree, with up to one year off allowed.
Applicants cannot have competed in the final round of any previous GSEA Global Finals.
This program is open to student entrepreneurs worldwide, including countries across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America.

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Benefits

The benefits of Global Students Entreprenuer Awards are:

Students receive expert mentorship and guidance from successful entrepreneurs.
They improve their pitch and storytelling skills through judge feedback.
Participants expand their global network of entrepreneurs and professionals.
They gain local and international media exposure for their business.
Competitors benefit from prizes, gifts, and services worth nearly $500,000.

Application Process

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Theme	: Entrepreneur
Applicant Country	: WorldWide
For more information	: GSEA

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