Overview
Save the World on Your Way to College!
The Global Challenge is an online international competition that encourages learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. If you are not yet in college, then we invite you to register, study, produce work and reap the rewards!
Who Can Join the Global Challenge?
All students who are not yet in college are invited to participate. We aim our materials for students aged 14-17, but welcome all who are not yet in college. The official language of the progam is English. There are two ways to participate - as an individual or as part of a team. For team projects, you select a friend and, if you would like, an adult (called a Country Team) and then join forces with a similar team from another country (to form an International Team).
When does the Global Challenge Start and End?
Registration is open year around and the main activities run from September to April each year. Solutions are judged each May and money and prizes are awarded in June
What Projects make up the Global Challenge?
There are 5 main project areas that are part of the Challenge. Some are designed specifically for teams, others you can do alone. You can mix and match your projects based on your interest level and time. In other words, you could form a team to compete in one competition and, at the same time, work on individual points for yourself.
Global Business Plan
Build an International Team, envision a global solution, create a detailed business plan, and win up to $1000 per person.
Technical Innovation Plan
Build an International Team, envision any kind of technical solution, explain it and win up to $500 per person
STEM Explorations
Work on your own, win up to $250.
Green Earth Corps
Work on your own or with any team, build a home and business auditing service, earn while you learn and serve. No limit on your earning!
Want to see last year’s winning projects? Visit our Patent Office.
What are the Other Rewards?
Besides cash scholarships, we award tuition summer institutes on a college campus, travel support, and prizes. You earn certificates, letters of recommendation for college or jobs, and the satisfaction of knowing that YOU created your own goals around your own ideas, set your own pace, and made a contribution to Saving the World on Your Way to College!
Want to Join?
Register - Put yourself on our map! Make friends from around the world! Build a team. Create a global solution! Registration is open year around and main activities run from September to April. Solutions are judged each May and money and prizes awarded in June.
More Information and News
In the Global Challenge, teams of US high school students collaborate with international counterparts from October to May to address global climate change and compete for prizes and monetary awards!
"Global Challenge was one of the best decisions I have ever made, opening up many doors for me." says one student. " "I used to dream of being a diplomat, but now I want to be an engineer and environmentalist, so that I can help settle practical problems." says another. Download our latest brochure and poster! Look at our pictures. Watch our movies (Global Challenge and Microsoft Lecture)! See our news coverage. Read what people say and see where our students go to college.
Students strengthen skills in math, science, engineering, and critical thinking, while learning about global business practices. All participating students ages 14-17 have the opportunity to receive assistance in admissions to colleges and universities and win praise, acclaim, prizes, and monetary awards! There are MANY ways to win - most especially by helping the world to become a better place! Join today and tell your friends to meet you on GlobeNet.
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