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HBCU/MI Students Business Plan Competition

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 $30,000.00 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:       $15,000.00

 Second Place:                                              $5,000.00           

Third Place                                                   $2,000.00     

 Fourth Place                                                $1,000.00         

 2  Consolation Scholarships/5th & 6th        $500.00 each               


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

 Johnson C. Smith University Team - Fifth Place Winner

 Morgan State University Team - Sixth 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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