Wharton Global High School Investment Competition

Competition · Wharton Global Youth Program, University of Pennsylvania

Teams of 4-6 high schoolers, guided by a teacher advisor, build a long-term investment strategy for a real client case using the Wharton Investment Simulator (WInS), then submit a final report defending their recommendations. Judging rewards the quality of research and strategy rather than portfolio performance. Fifty semifinalist teams present virtually, and the top 10 advance to the in-person Global Finale at Wharton in Philadelphia. Entry is completely free.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsFinance · Investing · Business

EligibilityThe registered student team leader must be at least 16 years old on the competition's first day.

SelectivityA judging panel selects 50 semifinalist teams; the top 10 reach the Global Finale.

Logistics

Cost to youFree

Financial aidNot listed

StipendNot listed

FormatHybrid

LengthCompetition runs late Sept. through early Dec.

WhereVirtual competition; Global Finale at the Wharton School, Philadelphia, PA

Applying

OpensRegistration opens early August

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed September 11)

You submitA teacher advisor registers a team of 4-6 students; teams research a client case and manage a virtual portfolio in WInS, then submit a final report.

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