CALLING PHILADELPHIA’S NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS
The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is EO’s premier global competition for college and university students who own and operate a business.
Philadelphia GSEA gives student entrepreneurs the chance to share their journey, get feedback from experienced business owners, build meaningful connections, and compete for a shot at the GSEA Global Finals.
Applications Close: October 15, 2026
What is GSEA?
A global competition built for student entrepreneurs who are already running real businesses.
GSEA goes beyond the business itself — putting your entrepreneurial journey, challenges, growth, and ambition at the center.
See what GSEA is all about. →
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
You may be a fit if you are:
✓ 18–30 years old
✓ Currently enrolled in a college or university*
✓ Owner, founder or controlling shareholder of the business
✓ Business has been operating for at least six consecutive months
✓ Business has generated at least $500 in revenue OR received $1,000 in investment
Undergraduate and graduate students may be eligible, and full-time enrollment is not required. Additional eligibility requirements apply.
Sound like you? Your next step starts here.
YOUR ROAD TO THE PHILADELPHIA STAGE (& BEYOND)
OCTOBER 15
Applications Due
OCTOBER 26 & 27
Virtual Qualification Round
OCTOBER 30
Finalists Announced
DECEMBER 2
Philadelphia GSEA Competition
2027
Road to Global Finals
YOUR STORY COULD START HERE.
You’ve already taken the first step by building something of your own. Now see where it could take you.
Applications for the 2026–27 EO Philadelphia GSEA competition close on October 15, 2026.