Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027)

Scholarship · Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware

Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027). $4,500–$12,000. Deadline: January 14, 2027. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware
Official link
https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/ (diamondchallenge.org)
Amount
$4,500–$12,000. Grand prizes in both the business innovation and social innovation tracks: 1st $12,000, 2nd $8,000, 3rd $4,500, paid to the team's registered venture or split evenly among team members; topical prizes also awarded ($100K prize pool, official competition page).
Status
Open Now. Deadline on file: January 14, 2027. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline
January 14, 2027 (5PM EST)
Who can apply
See the official page.
Last checked
October 29, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-29

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Deadline verified: yes · 2026-10-29

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Teams of 2-4 high school students aged 14-18 at the submission deadline, with one adult advisor aged 21 or older. Choose the business innovation or social innovation track and submit a 3-5 page concept narrative and a 60-second introductory video. 2027 timeline: September 16 submission window opens; January 14 submission deadline (5PM EST). Source: https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/ (checked 2026-10-29).

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Who sponsors Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027)?

Horn Entrepreneurship, University of Delaware. Official page: https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/

What is the amount for Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027)?

$4,500–$12,000. Grand prizes in both the business innovation and social innovation tracks: 1st $12,000, 2nd $8,000, 3rd $4,500, paid to the team's registered venture or split evenly among team members; topical prizes also awarded ($100K prize pool, official competition page). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027)?

Teams of 2-4 high school students aged 14-18 at the submission deadline, with one adult advisor aged 21 or older. Choose the business innovation or social innovation track and submit a 3-5 page concept narrative and a 60-second introductory video. 2027 timeline: September 16 submission window opens; January 14 submission deadline (5PM EST). Source: https://diamondchallenge.org/competition/ (checked 2026-10-29).

What is the status of Diamond Challenge High School Entrepreneurship Competition (2027)?

Open Now. Deadline on file: January 14, 2027. Confirm on the official page.

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