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Pirates Pitch Competition for High School Students
Location:
Held in-person at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey for finalists. Initial rounds are submitted online/virtual (written or video pitch)
Cost:
Free to enter
Contest Date:
Next competition scheduled for November 21, 2025
Application Deadlines:
Applications open August 25, 2025, and accept entries through October 22, 2025
Eligibility:
High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Students submit a concise business idea (max 350 words or optional short unlisted video up to 3 minutes). About ten finalists are selected to pitch live at Seton Hall’s campus to a panel of entrepreneurs and faculty. Winners earn up to $2,500 cash, scholarships to Seton Hall (e.g. $10,000 total for 1st place), and other scholarship awards for finalists and audience picks
Please note: This information is compiled from publicly available sources and may change from year to year. Dates, locations, fees, and other details are subject to updates—please verify all information directly on the official competition website before applying.
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