Rules

  1. The project or non-profit must fit into one of the following three areas:
    1. Microfinance
    2. Providing education to underserved populations
    3. Community engagement
  2. The non-profit chosen must already be established, and a tax ID number (US organizations) or registered charity number (European organizations) must be provided upon registration.
  3. Each team must submit a PowerPoint document not to exceed 10 slides in length.
  4. Each team must submit an executive summary that may not exceed 5 pages, double spaced, 10, 11 or 12 point font and 1 inch margins.
  5. Each team must submit a personal statement no longer than 200 words in length from each team member describing what motivated him or her to participate.
  6. Each submission should include the résumé/cv of each member of the team.
  7. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 students.
  8. Each member of a team competing must be a full-time student at an undergraduate college or university.
  9. Competition is open to freshman and sophomore undergraduate students in the US and first or second year students in Europe.
  10. Not all team members need to be from the same college or university.
  11. Finalists from non-US teams must have a legal visa to travel to the US for the final event.
  12. Presentations received after the specified due date (February 9, 2009) will not be reviewed.
  13. Teams are allowed to choose a non-profit that has been previously funded by J.P. Morgan, if they desire.
  14. Submissions will be judged based on numerous factors. Some of these include creativity, alignment with
    J.P. Morgan’s culture, demonstration of how the donation will be used, and understanding of the non-profit.
  15. Each section will be valued as follows in the judging process: 30% for background information; 30% for Requested Funds information; 40% for information on Social Return On Investment and budget details.