8TH ANNUAL GLOBAL SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMPETITION (GSEC) ANNOUNCEMENTS:



We are happy to announce the application for our 8th annual Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC). Please join our efforts to reach as many students worldwide as possible – spread the word far and wide through your networks!

The GSEC application deadline is November 9, 2011. Any enrolled university student – in any field, at any level of study – is eligible to apply. GSEC business ideas may focus on any subject area and must address a problem of poverty in developing countries.



Great news for 2012:

· We will select 15-20 teams to participate in GSEC Week (Feb. 27 – Mar. 2, 2012) ;

· Travel scholarships will be given to international teams, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation;

· At least $30,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a global health and an Information & Communications Technology (ICT) prize!



Facebook –

www.facebook.com/GSECUW worldwide are invited to apply to GSEC: submit applications by Nov. 9, 2011!

Students

GSEC will give at least $30,000 in prizes, as well as travel scholarships, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. **Rules, application, and guidelines on the GSEC website**



Twitter –

@GSECUW

Students worldwide: submit social biz ideas to GSEC by 11/9/2011. Travel support, great exposure, mentorship, $30k in prizes! #socent



Email –

Please spread the word: Applications are open for the 8th annual Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC)! Apply by November 9, 2011



GSEC invites students around the world – across disciplines and levels of study to – to submit innovative business solutions to poverty in developing countries. 15-20 student teams from around the globe will be invited to Seattle for GSEC Week 2012 (Feb. 27 – Mar. 2), where they present to 400+ professionals, and compete for $30,000 in monetary prizes, including global health and Information & Communication Technology (ICT) prizes! Travel scholarships available for international teams, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.