Application Deadline: January 26, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge. The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. A pitch competition for graduate students, the Challenge focuses on developing institutional-quality investment vehicles that seek positive environmental or social impact and competitive financial returns.
Awards
- $10,000 Prize for First Place Team
- Networking Opportunities : Chance to network with and get feedback from leading financial professionals.
- Master Class Lecture Series : Four lectures by renowned professors in impact finance from top universities.
- Career Trek: Small-group networking sessions with industry professionals.
- Finals in London, UK : The chance for a trip to London, UK to present your proposals to industry leaders.
Application Timeline:
- STEP 1: Form a Team Interest piqued? Begin identifying a social or environmental challenge you’d like to address and form your team. Brainstorm potential financial innovations to develop. Kickoff webinar: December 4, 2024
- STEP 2: Develop your idea: Find or request a mentor and iterate on your idea, developing your prospectus to address financial opportunities, impact potential and overall viability. Registration deadline: January 26, 2025
- STEP 3: Submit Submit your two-page prospectus for first- round judging by our community of finance and impact professionals. Prospectus due: February 23, 2025
- STEP 4: Heads to final – Selected teams will present their proposals to a panel of executive judges from some of the world’s top investment entities. Event date: April 25, 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge