Application Deadline: January 25, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge. Every year, the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge invites teams of graduate students from around the world to develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges.
The Challenge: Design a Creative Financial Solution for an Urgent Social or Environmental Problem
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge harnesses the power of capital markets and student creativity to create positive impact in a world of perpetual resource scarcity and continued population growth. A pitch competition for graduate students, the Challenge focuses on developing institutional-quality investment vehicles that seek positive environmental or social impact and competitive financial returns.
Awards and Opportunities
- $10,000: Grand Prize
- $5,000: Runner Up
- $2,500: Third Place
Networking Opportunities - Chance to network with and get feedback from leading financial professionals
Master Class Lecture Series - Four lectures by renowned professors in impact finance from top universities
Career Trek - Small-group networking sessions with industry professionals
Finals in London, UK - The chance for a trip to London, UK to present your proposals to industry leaders
Challenge Timeline
STEP 1: Form a Team Interest piqued?
Begin identifying a social or environmental challenge you’d like to address and form your team. Brainstorm potential financial innovations to develop. Kickoff webinar: November 11, 2025
STEP 2: Develop Your Idea
Find or request a mentor and iterate on your idea, developing your prospectus to address financial opportunities, impact potential and overall viability. Registration deadline: January 25, 2026
STEP 3: Submit
Submit your two-page prospectus for firstround judging by our community of finance and impact professionals. Prospectus due: February 22, 2026
STEP 4: Head to the Finals
Selected teams will present their proposals to a panel of executive judges from some of the
world’s top investment entities. Event date: April 24, 2026
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable investing Challenge
