University of Pennsylvania’s PennSEM Social EntrepreneurshipCompetition 2025

Organiser: PennSEM

Target: Grade 7-12 students

Team size: 2-5 people per team Categories:

• Middle School Category (Grade7-9)

• High School Category (Grade10-12)

Registration deadline:

• Regular deadline: 7 March 2025 (application fee US$ 55 per student)

• Late deadline: 28 March 2025 (application fee US$ 65 per student)

Particularly suited for students interested in:

• economics, business, finance

• entrepreneurship

• social issues

• improving their local community

Calling all aspiring young innovators! The PennSEM Social Entrepreneurship Competition is your chance to design impactful, entrepreneurial solutions to a local challenge in any business sector. This isn’t just a competition—it’s a platform to showcase your creativity, strategic thinking, and presentation skills while building ventures that prioritize meaningful impact over pure profit. This is your opportunity to turn bold ideas into action and make a positive impact in your local community! Don’t miss the chance to gain hands-on experience, connect with like-minded peers, and make your mark as a visionary leader in social entrepreneurship.

To learn more about the program, click here

(*Disclaimer: This program requires additional application fees paid to the organiser. The Center for Further Studies and Careers does not take responsibility in the quality of the program)