Deadline: 25th January, 2026
Every year, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. A pitch competition for graduate students, the Challenge focuses on developing institutional-quality investment vehicles that seek positive environmental or social impact and competitive financial returns.
AwardsÂ
- $10,000: Grand Prize
- $5,000: Runner Up
- $2,500: Third Place
Networking Opportunities - Chance to network with and get feedback from leading financial professionals
Master Class Lecture Series - Four lectures by renowned professors in impact finance from top universities
Career Trek - Small-group networking sessions with industry professionals
Finals in London, UK - The chance for a trip to London, UK to present your proposals to industry leaders
Eligibility
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Teams are limited to a maximum of four (4) members.
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All team members must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the prospectus submission. Undergraduate students are not eligible.
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Your team may include members from different graduate schools.
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All ideas must be the original ideas of the team members.
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