An online investment competition run by the nonprofit Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association, in which high school students build and manage a stock portfolio with an ESG focus. Students compete alone or in teams of up to three, using virtual money to manage the portfolio over roughly three months. Top finalists pitch to judges and compete for prizes. The 2026 challenge drew 373 teams and more than 540 students from 48 countries.
Offered by Youth Entrepreneurship and Finance Association. Competition for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Business, Finance, Economics
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Youth Sustainable Investment Competition is free to take part in.
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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