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    Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

    by Wharton Global Youth Program

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
    Wharton Global High School Investment Competition
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    Key facts

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Ages 14–18

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 14–18

    Location / Region

    Global

    Cost

    Free

    Prize highlight

    Not listed

    Entry format

    Hybrid

    Deadline

    11 Sept 2026 · This cycle is closed. The dates below are preserved as reference only.

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    Finance
    Team size: 4-6
    Language: en
    Skills: Research, Communication, Teamwork, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Technical Skills, Data Analysis, Research Design

    Key dates and deadlines

    This cycle is closed. The dates below are preserved as reference only.

    Application Open

    10 Aug 2026

    Current cycle closed

    Date not confirmed

    Application Deadline

    11 Sept 2026 · America/New_York

    Current cycle closed

    Date not confirmed

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Current high school or equivalent secondary-level, pre-university students worldwide.

    • School-based team members and advisor must share the same school branch or campus.

    • Teams must maintain four to six actively contributing students.

    • Students may participate on only one team.

    • The student team leader must be at least 16 at the competition start.

    • Participants must not have earned a secondary school diploma before the competition begins.

    • School-based teams require a teacher or educator advisor from their school.

    • Homeschooled and privately tutored students working toward a diploma or equivalent may participate.

    • Entirely homeschooled teams require approval before registration.

    • Homeschooled students joining school-based teams must reside within the school district.

    • Paid advisors, education consultants, and non-Wharton courses claiming to teach the competition are prohibited.

    Cost, funding, and what's included

    Entry cost

    Free

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    Students develop an innovative response to a real-world problem across leadership, business, law, creative industries, engineering, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, medicine, research, environmental science, human behavior, justice, policymaking, finance, or global markets. They shape the idea into a structured business plan assessed for originality, communication, relevance, feasibility, and impact.

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