The Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Student
Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for
student entrepreneurs who actively run a business. EO GSEA is an exclusive
opportunity for student entrepreneurs to make connections, find resources, and
grow their businesses!
The Award is Eligible to All Countries
About the Award
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier
global competition for students who own and operate a for-profit business while
attending college of university. Nominees compete against their peers from
around the world in a series of local and/or national competitions in hopes to
qualify for GSEA Finals. Founded in 1998 by Saint Louis University, GSEA is now
an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program.
If you are crazy enough to run a
business between classes, this is the competition for you. The competition
is for undergraduate students (pursuing a bachelor’s degree).
Live Competition Eligibility
Criteria:
1.
The student must be an undergraduate
(bachelors) student at a recognized university or college for the current
academic year and enrolled in school at the time of application.
2.
The student must be the owner,
founder or controlling shareholder of their company and principally responsible
for its operation.
3.
The business must be structured
‘for-profit’ and have generated US $500 or received US $1000 in
investments at the time of application.
4.
The student’s company must have been
in business for at least the past six consecutive months.
5.
The student must not have been the
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards winner in the past and/or were not one of
the top six finalists from the previous year’s GSEA Finals Competition.
Part 1: Evaluate the Entrepreneur
Does the student demonstrate the tenacious spirit needed to
succeed as an entrepreneur? Has he/she encountered challenges, overcome them,
and learned from mistakes?
Does the student demonstrate the tenacious spirit needed to
succeed as an entrepreneur? Has he/she encountered challenges, overcome them,
and learned from mistakes?
Is the student effectively integrating the two roles of life
– as a student AND a business owner?
EO Core Value #1 – Boldly Go – Is the student taking smart
risks and evolving to meet changing circumstances?
EO Core Value #2 – Thirst for Learning – Is the student
seeking out expert advice and wisdom, and proactively growing their own
knowledge? Are they naturally curious?
EO Core Value #3 – Make a Mark – Is the student innovating,
planning for the future and distinguishing him/herself from the field? Is
he/she taking a long view rather than just quick wins?
EO Core Value #4 – Trust and Respect – Does the student hold
him/herself to a high standard of integrity in all aspects life and business?
Does he/she strive to do the right thing even when it’s hard?
EO Core Value #5 – Cool – Does the student have a unique
personal identity that he/she brings to the business? Is he/she living their
values and writing their own story?
Part 2: Evaluate the Business
Has the student demonstrated a knowledge of strong business
fundamentals and shown that they are in practice in the business?
Has he/she provided information relating to the growth,
revenue and profit of the business?
Has the student effectively communicated the business and
its vision?
Does the business show strong potential for future growth?
Number of Awardees: 3 finalists
Value of Awards:
·
Access to successful entrepreneurs.
Feedback. Mentorship.
·
Students will represent their
business and country on a worldwide stage in Frankfurt, Germany
·
Refined elevator pitches. Going head
to head with other business owners and answering tough questions about their
business to our judges helps competitors improve their pitch skills and enhance
their ability to communicate the value proposition of their business.
·
Expanded networks. Competitors will
meet other student entrepreneurs from around the world, as well as
Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members and our honored guests.
·
Media Exposure. Competitors will
receive local and national media attention for themselves and their business.
·
The Global Finals competition awards US$400,000 in
valuable business products, plus a $20,000 cash prize
Duration of Awards: Awards for the
most entrepreneurial student will be given on the 17th of April, 2017 in
Frankfurt, Germany.
How to Apply:
·
Fill out the online application at ApplyNow
·
After we have received the
application, we will review the application in detail.
·
If selected to compete, someone from
GSEA will contact you to give you further information on the location of the
competition and how to prepare.
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