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APPLY TO PRUDENTIAL EMERGING VISIONARIES

Do you have a vision to transform your community—and the world—for the better? Where others see problems, do you see potential? Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national recognition program that awards young people who are leading innovative projects to address financial or societal challenges in their communities. We’re accepting applications until November 2, 2023.

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Graphic illustration of Prudential Emerging Visionaries winner Sydnie Collins
Graphic illustration of Prudential Emerging Visionaries winners Okezue Bell, Lucas Faro, and Kean Dao

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We are here to help. Join one of our information sessions to learn more about Prudential Emerging Visionaries and what makes a great application. Additionally, we’ll be offering application assistance sessions for more personalized feedback on your submission. Join us anytime for direct support from our team. 

You can go here for the full list of support sessions. 

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    KEY DATES

    • September 28, 2023 (11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT): Early Entry Deadline
    • November 2, 2023 (11:59 PM ET / 8:59 PM PT): Final Entry Deadline
    • November 7 - 24, 2023: Screening and Community Review
    • February 13, 2024: Winners Announcement
    • April 20 - 23, 2024: Prudential Emerging Visionaries Award Summit
    • April - June 2024: Coaching for 2024 Prudential Emerging Visionaries
    Graphic illustration of Prudential Emerging Visionaries winner Catherine Mellett Felix
    Graphic illustration of Prudential Emerging Visionaries winner Mark Leschinsky and international award recipient Marika Kikuchi

    ELIGIBILITY, AWARDS & MORE! 

    For further information on eligibility, criteria, frequently asked questions, and a detailed timeline, click the links below: 

    Need inspiration? Learn more about last year's awardees and check out the work of Prudential Emerging Visionaries alumna Nikita, co-founder and president of “FinPro World,” an initiative that promotes financial literacy among middle and high school-aged students by teaching them computer programming skills. Or get inspired by alumnus Kean, co-founder of “Environmental Droners,” an initiative that uses technology to engage the public on protecting the environment by identifying polluted areas in need of cleanup. 

    Learn more about last year’s finalists by reading through our 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionaries Look Book.   

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    About Prudential Emerging Visionaries 

    Prudential Emerging Visionaries is a national recognition program that awards young people for their innovative solutions to financial and societal challenges in their communities. An Emerging Visionary is a changemaker—a young person with a bold vision for impact and a project to make it happen. 

    Here's how it works: From now through November 2, 2023, we're accepting applications from young leaders aged 14-18 who demonstrate commitment to solving financial and societal challenges in their communities and beyond. If selected, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with your parent or guardian to Prudential’s headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take your innovative solution to the next level.   

    Emerging Visionaries is presented by Prudential Financial in partnership with Ashoka, a leading organization in the social impact sector, with advisory support from the Financial Health Network.   

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    Graphic illustration of Prudential Emerging Visionaries winner Jordyn Wright