How much funding does Drexel University Impact Idea Award provide?

Drexel University Impact Idea Award provides $2,000 ($1,000 for student winner + $1,000 for their school) in funding.

When is the deadline for Drexel University Impact Idea Award?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Drexel University Impact Idea Award runs on an annual cycle.

Funding Amount

$2,000 ($1,000 for student winner + $1,000 for their school)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Must be a student from a participating Philadelphia high school
Must attend the Entrepreneurial Thinking Class (live or recorded version)
Class focuses on getting started with new ideas, critical first steps, practical tools, and examples of successful entrepreneurs

Partnership award offered through collaboration between The Philly Service Award and Drexel University's Close School of Entrepreneurship.

Award Amount: $2,000 total prize
- $1,000 awarded to winning student
- $1,000 donated to their school
Focus: Entrepreneurial thinking and new idea development for startups, nonprofits, or other ventures
Geographic Scope: Philadelphia high schools participating in The Philly Service Award
Partner: Drexel University's Close School of Entrepreneurship

Must be a student from a participating Philadelphia high school
Must attend the Entrepreneurial Thinking Class (live or recorded version)
Class focuses on getting started with new ideas, critical first steps, practical tools, and examples of successful entrepreneurs

Educational session curated exclusively for Philly Service Award students
Topics covered:
- Critical first steps when getting started with a new idea
- Practical tools you can use immediately
- Examples of successful entrepreneurs' approaches
- How to determine if your idea has strong potential

Register for the Educational Session: Register through https://phillyserviceaward.mn.co (available starting in the new year)
Attend the Session: View the Entrepreneurial Thinking Class with Drexel University (available live or recorded)
Compete for the Award: Students who view the session become automatically eligible to compete for the award
Submit Your Impact Idea: Complete the competition process demonstrating your startup, nonprofit, or impact idea

Specific submission materials were not detailed in the provided content. Contact PSA for complete application details.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

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