Student Initiatives
We back high school students' business and entrepreneurship initiatives with scholarships, challenges and social media visibility. Want to go a step further? Start a Hinksey Club at your school and gain sustained leadership experience, with structure and support from us all year.
How we support student leaders
You lead the initiative. We help it reach further, and stay with you if you want to build something lasting with a Hinksey Club.
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Prizes
Prizes for your competition winners, such as Hinksey Labs scholarships and official certificates.
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Business challenges
Real business problems, written by our team, for your competition participants to solve.
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Speakers
Our team speaks at your event, or we invite you to speak to our students and share your work.
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Visibility
A feature on our social media, so your work reaches students and parents beyond your school.
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Hinksey Clubs
For students who want to go a step further: a club at your school, with structure, resources and rewards from us all year.
Hinksey Clubs, for ambitious students ready to lead
Hinksey Clubs are student-led business communities where high school students meet for real-world case discussions, hands-on projects, and sessions with industry experts. Backed by Hinksey Labs, each club runs with a level of structure and support that a typical school club can't match.
Start strong. Unlock more as you grow.
From day one, your club gets a dedicated platform with its own website and curated case studies. As you reach each milestone, you unlock more: a social media spotlight, a club blog, scholarships, a special expert session and leadership certificates.
Who we support
We support initiatives that share our focus and values, and help the most committed student leaders start a Hinksey Club. Don't be discouraged if you don't meet every criterion - we review every request holistically.
Led by students
You and your classmates organise it. A teacher or adviser can help, but students run it.
Business, entrepreneurship or social impact
Competitions, hackathons, talks, publications and projects that explore how businesses and organisations work, or build something new.
Open to others
Something other students can take part in, attend or learn from, at your school or beyond it.
Academic Excellence
Students in Grades 9-12 with a strong academic record, such as a GPA of 3.7+ (US), AAA at A-Level (UK), or an IB score of 36+. Equivalent achievements in other education systems are equally welcome.
Intellectual Curiosity
A genuine curiosity about business, economics, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence, or social impact is what we value most.
Motivation and Commitment
No prior club leadership experience is required. However, enthusiasm, initiative, the ability to engage others, and the drive to create something meaningful are essential.
As a club leader, you’ll be expected to:
- Form a committee with other student leaders.
- Partner with a teacher or staff member at your school as your club advisor.
- Host at least two club meetings each month during term time.
Frequently asked questions
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