The World’s Challenge Challenge is a competition hosted by the UBC Global Lounge, which seeks to engage students on international issues and how they can play a part in sparking social change.
Teams of students pitch their solutions to global problems for a chance to win up to $6000 and to go on to compete in the 2021 virtual International World's Challenge Challenge, for a top team prize of $30,000.
To celebrate the Global Lounge’s 10 year anniversary, the prizes include a larger second place prize as well as a third place prize.
1st place
Each winning member will receive $2000 and the opportunity to take part in the virtual finals at Western University
This year, UBC will be sending both the 2021 and 2020 winning teams to the virtual International World's Challenge Challenge as the finals were cancelled last year due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
2nd place
$1500 for each winner
3rd place
$1000 for each winner
Your team must be made up of two to three individuals who are current UBC graduate or undergraduate student in good standing. Teams are encouraged to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds or areas of study.
Pick a Global Challenge or address one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Brainstorm your creative solution to the global issue you picked.
Sample application
Applications open: Friday, November 20, 2020
Application deadline: Sunday, January 17, 2021 at 11:59 PM
Make sure to prepare and submit your proposal by the deadline.
Present your solution: Thursday, March 4, 2021
Meet with your group to prepare a 5 to 7 minute presentation to pitch us your solution.
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Nov 20, 2020 |
Registration for the World’s Challenge Challenge opens |
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Jan 17, 2021 |
Deadline for teams to submit their online application for review |
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Jan 29, 2021 |
UBC Finalists will be notified by The Global Lounge by this date. Note: Only those proceeding to the next round will be notified. |
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Jan 29 - Mar 4, 2021 |
Finalists prepare their 5-7 minute team presentation |
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Mar 4, 2020 |
Finalists present their global issue and solution before a panel of judges. A winning team, a second place, and a third place team will be selected and announced at an evening event on this date, which all finalists are expected to attend. Each presentation will be judged out of 100 points using the World's Challenge Challenge Scoring Rubric: |
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June 6 - 11, 2021 |
The winning team participates in the virtual International World’s Challenge Challenge at Western University for a chance to win $30,000 ($10,000 per member)! |
