Teen Accelerate: Citizens Making Change

We are excited to once again partner with Cleveland Leadership Center for the 2025 Accelerate competition.

Students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to participate in Teen Accelerate: Student Citizens Make Change.

Applications are now open. Apply here. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VGGDFGH

Applications must be submitted by January 24, 2025. Finalists will be notified by January 31, 2025.

The Teen Accelerate Winner will be announced on February 20, 2025, during the Accelerate Final Program.

Ten finalist teams will be selected and announced via email. If you are selected as a finalist you will be connected with a coach to help you prepare for the Accelerate event on the evening of February 20, 2024.

Prizes:

• The top winning team will earn $1,000 to help launch or expand their idea.
• The runner-up team earns $500.
• 8 finalist teams will win $250.

**Finalists must pitch at Accelerate on the evening of February 20 to receive their reward**

If you have any questions regarding the Teen Accelerate competition, please email us at yei@us.edu