What will I receive as a selected finalist or semifinalist?

Selected finalists and semifinalists receive an array of opportunities to showcase their work to the SXSW EDU community. 

Finalists 

  • Receive six (6) complimentary credentials to SXSW EDU 2027 (two for the student presenters, and the remaining four for adult chaperones and additional team members)
  • Pitch live to an audience of educators, investors, and changemakers for the opportunity to win the Student Impact Award 
  • Have access to coaching sessions with savvy innovators and social impact business strategists selected by SXSW EDU to help participants refine and perfect their pitch

Semifinalists

  • Receive six (6) complimentary credentials to SXSW EDU 2027 (two for the student presenters, and the remaining four for adult chaperones and additional team members)
  • Have access to coaching sessions with savvy innovators and social impact business strategists selected by SXSW EDU to help participants refine their project idea and develop a pitch in the event that a finalist team is unable to participate
  • Opportunity to showcase their project idea, following the finalist pitches, to a live audience of educators, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators on stage at SXSW EDU.
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