Student entrepreneurs in grades 16 - 22 are eligible to apply.
Junior Achievement’s Young Entrepreneur competition is a "Shark Tank" style event. Four finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of celebrity judges, each hoping to secure the top scholarship prize.
Finalists will be judged on business success, growth potential, social involvement, and other factors including leadership, innovation, and personal integrity.
In addition to the grand prize of $5,000, three other finalists will receive $1,500 scholarships each, recognizing their entrepreneurial achievements.
Junior Achievement shines a spotlight on Wisconsin youth who have taken the initiative to turn their business ideas into fully operational ventures.
Young entrepreneurs interested in participating are encouraged to view and fill out the application below. To be considered, students must submit a completed application, a headshot, a video pitching their business, a signed media release, and a permission slip (for those under 18).
NEW: Students must be between the ages of 16 and 22, a legal U.S. and Wisconsin resident, and currently enrolled in your junior or senior year of high school (public, parochial, private, virtual, or homeschool), or in an undergrad, apprenticeship, or trade program. Graduate students are not eligible.
Statewide Deadline: Application must be received by midnight on Monday, January 4th.
- Complete the Application & email to erocke@jawis.org
Northeast Deadline: Application must be received by midnight on Tuesday, December 1st.
- Northeast Wisconsin - Complete the Application & email to emayer@jawis.org
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