The GSEC application deadline is November 8, 2012. Any enrolled university student – in any field, at any level of study – is eligible to apply. GSEC business ideas may focus on any subject area and must address a problem of poverty in developing countries. Apply now! http://goo.gl/0fXDT
Great news for 2013:
· We will select 15-20 teams to participate in GSEC Week (Feb. 25 – Mar.1, 2013) ;
· For the second year, travel scholarships will be given to international teams, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation;
· We expect to award at least $30,000 in prizes, including a global health and an Information & Communications Technology (ICT) prize!
Please contact Deb Wolf (djwolf@uw.edu 206-543-4109) or me with any questions. Thank you in advance for your support!
Kind regards,
Kirsten
9TH ANNUAL GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION (GSEC) ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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Students worldwide are invited to apply to GSEC: submit applications by Nov. 8, 2012!
GSEC expects to award at least $30,000 in prizes, as well as travel scholarships, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
**Rules, application, and guidelines on the GSEC website http://goo.gl/0fXDT
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@GSECUW
Students: submit social biz ideas to GSEC 2013 by 11/8/2012. 15-20 teams selected. Travel support, great exposure, mentorship, $30k in prizes! #socent
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Please spread the word: Applications are open for the 9th annual Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC)! Apply by November 8, 2012
GSEC invites students around the world – across disciplines and levels of study to – to submit innovative business solutions to poverty in developing countries.
15-20 student teams from around the globe will be invited to Seattle for GSEC Week 2013 (Feb. 25 – Mar. 1), where they present to 400+ professionals, and compete for ~ $30,000 in monetary prizes, including global health and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) prizes!
Intl Travel scholarships available, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Rules, guidelines, and application available at http://goo.gl/0fXDT .
Questions? Contact: gsec@uw.edu