Wharton Investment Competition

Wharton Global Youth's team investment competition for high school students: teams manage a virtual portfolio, write an investment strategy and compete for a spot at the global finale. A teacher advisor registers the team, and the team leader must be at least 16. The 2026-27 competition runs September 28 to December 4, 2026; registration closed September 11.

Offered by Wharton. Competition for high school students in Worldwide. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Finance, Business

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Wharton Investment Competition

When is the Wharton Investment Competition deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Wharton Investment Competition free?

Yes. Wharton Investment Competition is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Wharton Investment Competition?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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