The purpose of the competition is for students to come up with innovative solutions addressing First Generation college student issues and concerns. 

• 15 applicants will be selected to pitch on a first come, first serve basis on when they submitted their application

• Applicants will have 3 minutes to pitch, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with the judges

• You cannot use a PowerPoint, but can bring out handouts, demos, or prototypes

• Applicants will be judged on their pitches based on originality of the idea, business plan (value proposition), and potential for success

The 5 Challenge Topics

You will need to come up with a solution for one of the following: 

1. Imposter syndrome

2. Difficulty feeling comfortable with asking for help

3. Navigating the bureaucratic structure of a college campus (in other words, problems typically have to go through multiple offices/hands in order to get solved and that can be frustrating)

4. Managing on-campus responsibilities with responsibilities/relationships back home

5. Motivation/Resilience

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