Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge 2026

The Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge is a global pitch competition for graduate students. It aims to harness the power of capital markets and student creativity to create a positive impact in a world of resource scarcity and population growth. Participants are tasked with developing institutional-quality investment vehicles that deliver both positive environmental or social impact and competitive financial returns.

📋 About the Challenge

The challenge is designed to:

• Encourage innovative solutions to global sustainability challenges.
• Provide a platform for graduate students to showcase their ideas.
• Foster collaboration between students and industry professionals.

🎁 Benefits of Participating

Prizes

• $10,000: Grand Prize
• $5,000: Runner-Up
• $2,500: Third Place

Networking Opportunities

• Engage with and receive feedback from leading financial professionals.

Master Class Lecture Series

• Four lectures delivered by renowned professors in impact finance from top universities.

Career Trek

• Participate in small-group networking sessions with industry professionals.

Finals in London, UK

• An opportunity to travel to London, UK, to present your proposals to industry leaders.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Open to graduate students worldwide (MBA, Master’s, or other graduate-level programs).
• Teams must consist of graduate students only (no undergraduates or professionals outside grad school).

📅 Application Date and Process

• Deadline: 25 January, 2026
• To apply, visit the official Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge website.

🌐 Additional Information

For more details about the challenge and application process, visit the official website.

Take this opportunity to showcase your innovative ideas, network with industry leaders, and make a lasting impact on the world! 🌟

• $10,000: Grand Prize
• $5,000: Runner Up
• $2,500: Third Place
• Chance to network with and get feedback from leading financial professionals
• Four lectures by renowned professors in impact finance from top universities
• Small-group networking sessions with industry professionals
• The chance for a trip to London, UK to present your proposals to industry leaders