The Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship will once again hold the Young Entrepreneur Contest(YEC) to recognize Nebraska high school seniors with outstanding potential to become entrepreneurs. Please check back later this month for details regarding this year’s contest.

Competition Timeline

• October 30, 2009: Nominations Deadline
• November 13, 2009: Notified of Nomination for YEC
• December 11, 2009: Applications Deadline
• January 16, 2010: Winners of YEC are Notified
• March 12, 2010: Registration for Awards Dinner Due
• April 8, 2010 : 22nd Annual New Ventures World Competition and "Celebrate Entrepreneurship" Awards Dinner

Purpose

• To recognize Nebraska high school seniors with outstanding potential to become entrepreneurs.
• To aid them in developing successful businesses.
• To provide financial assistance to them while obtaining the degree of their choice at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Eligibility

Each applicant must meet these qualifications:

• Must be nominated by an adult who recognizes the student's entrepreneurial aspirations, such as: a high school guidance counselor; a business, FBLA or DECA teacher; or a Junior Achievement advisor.
• Must currently be a high school senior in Nebraska.

Nomination Deadline

Nominations from teachers, advisors, and counselors must be received by Friday October 30, 2009.

Application Deadline

Student Application must be received by Friday, December 11, 2009.

Contact Information

Please contact with questions or problems:

Rose Graves

(402) 472-3353

Please leave your name and number if not available.