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Global Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
Sponsor: Ashoka and Staples, Inc.
Submitted: 6/28/2010 11:35:00 AM
Ashoka and Staples, Inc. – Global Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition
Ashoka, a global community of leading social entrepreneurs, and Staples, Inc. have announced the launch of the fourth annual Staples/Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The competition is open to existing and new Youth Venture teams made up of young people between the ages of 12 and 24 whose entrepreneurial ventures are making a positive impact on communities. Youth Venture teams are designed to identify and foster young entrepreneurs all over the world who are creating positive change.
Eight winners will be chosen throughout the summer, and in October the grand-prize winner will be selected for their outstanding impact, innovation, and potential. The grand-prize winning team will be awarded a prize worth $5,000. The seven remaining winners will each receive Achievement Awards and prizes worth $500.
Deadline: September 20, 2010
Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.
Please contact the Ashoka and Staples, Inc. for ore information and to apply for this funding: http://www.genv.net/en-us/staples-yse
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