Starting in August each year, the participating schools conduct internal competition on Business Plan Development and Presentation. The winner of each school’s internal competition is invited to participate and compete in the national business plan competition in Atlanta in April. The winners of the national competition receive a total of up to $30,000.00 - $40,000 scholarships. The first place winner also is invited to participate in international competitions. The program provides entrepreneurial opportunities and experiences to students and helps them to look at the big picture and apply all their conceptual & theoretical knowledge in a fast-paced business environment.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Jesse Hill, Jr. Championship Award:
$20,000.00 ($10,000 cash and $10,000 In-Kind Consulting for starting the business)
Second Place: $10,000.00 ($5,000 cash and $5,000 In-kind Consulting for starting the business)
Third Place $4,000.00 ($2,000 cash and $2,000 In-Kind Consulting for starting the business)
Fourth Place $2,000.00 ($1,000 cash and $1,000 Consulting for starting the business)
Faculty Advisors only for top four teams will be eligible for additional stipend.
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RESULTS OF 2025 CPMPETITION:
Grambling State University Team - First Place Winner
Xavier University Team - Second Place Winner
Acorn State University Team - Third Place Winner
Alabama A&M University Team - Fourth Place Winner
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Fayetteville State University Team - Outstanding Business Plan Trophy.
Alcorn State University Team - Outstanding Presentation Trophy
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RESULTS OF 2024 CPMPETITION:
Tuskegee University Team - First Place Winner
Jackson State University Team - Second Place Winner
Delaware State University Team - Third Place Winner
Kentucky State University Team - Fourth Place Winner
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Delaware State University Team - Outstanding Business Plan Trophy
Kentucky State University Team - Outstanding Presentation Trophy
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