2021 Spring Campus Competition Application

Up to Us is committed to the success of all teams who join the movement and bring the conversation to their campus and community. All teams have access to the resources, training, and on-going support to be successful and further harness their experience and skills for long-term leadership. By joining this cohort of emerging leaders, you can help shape the economic future our generation will ultimately inherit. Up to Us offers you the opportunity to be the voice of your generation and to create a meaningful impact on your campus community.

• Every student/team who competes in the Up to Us Campus Competition will receive the necessary funding to execute creative and effective campaigns.
• Access to leadership and project management training through live trainings and at your fingertips through our Crew2030 platform means you can develop your skills when, where, and how you want
• Unparalleled access to thought-leaders in public policy, fiscal policy, social entrepreneurship, and more, as well as an opportunity to meet your peers and fellow emerging leaders
• Dedicated staff support to ensure your team and campaigns are as efficient and effective as possible
• An invitation into the Up to Us Alumni Network (and its varied perks!), upon completion of the Competition

In addition to the perks received throughout the competition, all teams who successfully execute their campaigns gain access to exclusive prizes, experiences, and more based on their final ranking.  A select group of top-performing students will be invited to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with policy organizations, civic groups, and leaders from across the political spectrum to discuss the next generation's stake in fiscal issues, and attend the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Summit.  

• All Team Leaders: All Team Leaders and Members get access to this year's virtual Leadership Bootcamp featuring keynote speakers, skills-building exercises, and networking opportunities.
• First Place Team: $10,000 cash prize, core members of the winning team will be invited to attend a national conference where their achievement will be formally announced and recognized, and all prizes listed below
• Top 10 Teams: $1,000 cash prize, an all-expenses-paid trip for the team leader and 1 team member, a letter of recommendation upon request, and all prizes listed below
• Top 20 Teams: $1,000 cash prize, an all-expenses-paid trip for one person to attend the prize trip, and all prizes listed below
• Top 50 Teams: Recieve an exclusive “Career Package" that includes: Acclaim digital badges and priority access to Harvard Business School Online Courses (applications will be prioritized in the reviewing process over teams that did not make it in the Top 50)

Travel, food, lodging, and conference fees will be covered for all applicable events and trips.

Students enrolled at a college or university in the United States are welcome to apply to participate in Up to Us. 

Time commitment is minimal and flexible based on the impact you are hoping to create. Successful teams are able to commit 3-5 hours a week to building and executing their campaign over the course of the semester.

Student campaigns will be judged by competition organizers and a diverse panel. Campaigns will be scored on a variety of criteria including the success of key campaign activities and the creativity and vision behind those activities.