Youth Entrepreneurship Programs
Program · Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) · Partner schools + online
Entrepreneurship education and startup competitions, mostly through schools.
Our take
Free and practical. Its World Series of Innovation competition is a low-lift way to show initiative.
“Helps an application” is our read on how much an admissions reader is likely to weigh it: Strong means getting in or placing is a real achievement, Solid means it shows real interest and effort, and Light usually means most students who apply and pay can attend. It’s our opinion, not a ranking from any college, and a light one can still be a great summer.
The details
- Run by
- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
- Type
- Program
- Format
- Format varies, Partner schools + online
- When
- Year-round
- Who can apply
- 9th–12th grade
- How hard to get in
- Open
- Cost
- Free
- Deadline
- Through participating schools and programs.
- Subjects
- Business, Leadership
Dates, costs and rules change every year. Check the official site before you apply. Last checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
Is Youth Entrepreneurship Programs worth it?
Free and practical. Its World Series of Innovation competition is a low-lift way to show initiative. On how much it helps a college application, we rate it solid.
How much does Youth Entrepreneurship Programs cost?
It’s free, or it pays you. Check the official site for this year’s price.
When is the Youth Entrepreneurship Programs deadline?
Through participating schools and programs. Exact dates change every year, so confirm on the official site.
Who can apply to Youth Entrepreneurship Programs?
Students in 9th–12th grade. It is open, so most students who apply and pay can attend.
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