Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
Offered by Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurs Corporation · Free to apply
This global virtual competition invites high school students to develop an innovative business pitch based on Blue Ocean Strategy frameworks. Entrants compete solo or in teams of up to five by creating and submitting a 3- to 5-minute video pitch. Winners receive cash prizes up to $1,000.
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How hard is the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, and high school seniors
- Must be enrolled in high school or equivalent pre-university education at the time of registration, or between ages 14 and 18 if homeschooled.
- Completion of the free Blue Ocean Mini-Course is required prior to submitting a pitch.
- The pitch video must be in English and incorporate required Blue Ocean Strategy tools and frameworks.
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Does your student actually qualify?
Not sure your student clears every rule above? Solyo checks 20+ criteria against their real profile: GPA, state, grade level, intended major, and more, across every award in this directory at once.
What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is February 21, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 21 each year.
- Applications close
- February 21, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition
How much is the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition worth?
The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition awards $500 to $1,000.
When is the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition deadline?
The current deadline is February 21, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around February 21 each year.
Who is eligible for the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition?
Key requirements: Open to high school freshmen, high school sophomores, high school juniors, and high school seniors.
Does the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition free to apply?
Yes. The Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneur Competition is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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