Friday, October 23, 2026

New Ideas Competition at the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University

The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University has opened applications for its fifth annual New Ideas competition. The competition explores the different ways business can be a force for good in society. Students of any major in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year are eligible.

There is no application fee. Grand prize winners will take a three-day, all-expenses-paid trip to the Duke campus in April 2027. During the trip, they will present their proposals to influential business leaders, take part in professional development programming, and network with members of the Fuqua community.

Eligibility

  • Students in any major

  • Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors

Deadline: January 20, 2027

For more information about the competition, see the New Ideas page: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/using-business-force-good/

A promotional flyer is also available: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/sites/default/files/media/files/New%20Ideas%20Competition.pdf