University students of the world – share your innovative ideas for
solving a social or environmental problem and compete for $350,000 in
prizes and awards! Connect with students, find a mentor through our
global community and get inspired to put your ideas into action.
Our challenge is open to students in all fields of study with any
social impact innovation (from charitable to for-profit and even
blended projects) and in any phase of development (from early ideas to
complete operations fully up and running).
How It Works
- Register and create a profile.
- Create or join a team.
- Complete your project page.
- Share and connect with our community.
- Learn new skills and refine your ideas.
- Compete for prizes and awards.
Competitions & Awards
Grand Prize Awards (Entry Deadline: January 28, 2013)
- Five cash prizes totaling $105,000
- Global network of judges chooses the winners
- 200+ Semi-Finalists get matched with a mentor
- Five Finalists and Expertise Award winners fly to Austin, Texas, for Finalists Week and Verb Awards
People's Choice Awards
- 17 cash prizes of $1,000 each
- Online voters choose the best projects in 11 issue areas and 6 world regions
Dell Education Challenge (Entry deadline October 24, 2012)
- $10,000 Grand Prize
- $5,000 Second Prize
- $2,500 Third Prize
Dell will select a handful of additional "Promising Projects" and
provide cash awards from $500 to $2,000. Learn more about the Dell
Education Challenge at dellchallenge.org/k12 (launching September 13,
2012).
What is it?
Brought to you by the same people as the Dell Social Innovation
Challenge, the Dell Education Challenge is a new competition that
focuses on finding solutions to some of today’s challenges in the area
of primary/K12 education.
Who can take part?
While entry is limited to university students from around the globe,
anyone who wants to make a difference can help by mentoring, sponsoring
teams and voting on winners. We’re always looking for academics,
primary/K12 educators, mentors and judges.
Why should I enter?
- We’re a vibrant global community that offers students a platform to network, share ideas and inspire each other to create educational change.
- There’s also $30,000 in prizes and awards to help students put their ideas into action.
- By entering this competition you are eligible to participate in the 2013 Dell Social Innovation Challenge, which offers $350,000 in prizes and awards!
Moreinfo: http://www.dellchallenge.org/k12
