Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
Objective
The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley 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. Every year, the Kellogg School of Management and Morgan Stanley partner to host the challenge where teams of graduate students from around the globe develop and pitch creative financial approaches to tackle our world’s most pressing challenges.
Description
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 identifies, empowers, and inspires the next generation of sustainable finance practitioners and connects them with leading industry professionals.
The Challenge
Graduate students from around the world are invited to participate in the Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. Teams are limited to a maximum of four members, all of whom must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the prospectus submission.
Key Dates for 2025
December 4
Kick Off Webinar & Registration Opens
Register to attend the December 4 webinar, learn essential details, get tips, ask questions, and get excited!
January 26
Deadline to Register & Request Mentor
All teams much register in advance and, if they wish, may request a mentor from our network of experts. Mentors are available to give you feedback on your proposal prior to submission.
February 23
Prospectus Submission Due
Turn in your team's prospectus to officially enter the competition.
February 27
Career Trek
All submitting team members can participate in this unique event to explore career opportunities.
March 17
Finalists Announced
Teams moving on to the final event will be notified, and will receive feedback and resources to turn the prospectus into a pitch.
April 25
Final Event
Teams
Teams of graduate students from around the world are invited to participate. Each team is limited to a maximum
of four members, all of whom must be enrolled in a graduate program at the time of the prospectus submission.
Winning Criteria
The following criteria are applicable to both the first and final rounds of the competition:
- Creativity & Financial Innovation (25%)
- Impact and Scale (25%)
- Feasibility (25%)
- Quality of due Diligence and Financials (20%)
- Presentation (5%)
April 25, 2025
January 26, 2025
Public
Business School
innovation
Networking
Tel: (827)491-3300
E: contact@sustainableinvestingchallenge.org (Ms. Sydney Bauer)
An additional resource is Megan Kashner, who can be reached at megan.kashner@kellogg.northwestern.edu
Northwestern University - Kellogg
Morgan Stanley
Overall Winner: $10,000
Runner-up: $5,000