Drexel University Impact Idea Award
Funding Amount
$2,000 ($1,000 for student winner + $1,000 for their school)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Drexel University Impact Idea Award
Overview: 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
Key Information
- 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
Eligibility
- 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
Session Details
- Phone: (610) 665-3458
- Email: jen@phillyserviceaward.com
- Address: 2400 Market Street, No. 204I, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Register for the Educational Session: Register through https://phillyserviceaward.mn.co (available starting in the new year)
2. Attend the Session: View the Entrepreneurial Thinking Class with Drexel University (available live or recorded)
3. Compete for the Award: Students who view the session become automatically eligible to compete for the award
4. Submit Your Impact Idea: Complete the competition process demonstrating your startup, nonprofit, or impact idea
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