Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students

A Shark Tank-style pitch competition run by Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students submit a business proposal of 350 words or less or a three-minute video pitch. The top 10 finalists give five-minute pitches to judges on the South Orange, N.J. campus in November and compete for $50,000 in cash prizes and scholarships.

Offered by Seton Hall University. Competition for high school students in South Orange, New Jersey, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2026-10-21.

Fields: Business

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in South Orange, New Jersey.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, October 21, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students

When is the Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students deadline?

The last posted deadline, October 21, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students free?

Yes. Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in South Orange, New Jersey. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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