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NFTE National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) · NationalStudent entrepreneurs pitch a real or planned business, advancing from a local NFTE-affiliated classroom, camp, or afterschool program through regional and national rounds held each fall. 2025 regional-round winners received prizes of $3,000 to $3,750, and NFTE's related World Series of Innovation awarded a $5,000 grand prize the same year. There is no entry fee; students compete through their local NFTE program rather than applying directly.
Eligibility
GradesGrades 9–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
Fields of studyBusiness · Entrepreneurship
DemographicsMust participate in a local NFTE-affiliated classroom, camp, or afterschool program to advance to regional and national rounds.
Applying
Award$3k–$3.8k
DueNo fixed date - enter via your school's NFTE program; nationals held each fall
EssayNot required
Rec. lettersNot required
RenewableNo
Awards/yr—
2025 regional winners received $3,000-$3,750; the related World Series of Innovation awards additional cash prizes.