⏰ 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

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

• Prizes
  $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