2027 EY / KU National Business Challenge Application

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2027 EY/KU National Business Challenge. The competition is open to undergraduate students of all disciplines.

Key dates

Early application deadline: Dec. 1, 2026 (first round of teams will be selected)
Final application deadline: Feb. 1, 2027
Case prompt released via email: 9 a.m. CT March 3, 2027
Kickoff meeting and dinner: 5-7 p.m. CT March 4, 2027
Competition: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CT March 5, 2027

View additional information about the 2027 EY/KU National Business Challenge at business.ku.edu/ey-ku-national-business-challenge.

Application/registration fee

Please note: A $200 application fee per team is required; payment must be made by credit card. Selected teams' fees will be applied to registration, while non-selected teams will receive a full refund.

Team participation

Each institution may register up to two teams, with four competitors per team.

Please note: The second team listed will be placed on a waitlist unless additional competition spots become available.

Institution Information

Institution Name

Institution Contact Person

Contact Email

Contact Phone Number

How many teams are you registering?

Team 1 [four competitors per team]

Team Member 1 First Name

Please enter the following for Team Member 1:

Team Member 1 Last Name

Team Member 1 Email

Team Member 1 Dietary Restrictions

Team Member 2 First Name

Please enter the following for Team Member 2:

Team Member 2 Last Name

Team Member 2 Email

Team Member 2 Dietary Restrictions

Team Member 3 First Name

Please enter the following for Team Member 3:

Team Member 3 Last Name

Team Member 3 Email

Team Member 3 Dietary Restrictions

Team Member 4 First Name

Please enter the following for Team Member 4:

Team Member 4 Last Name

Team Member 4 Email

Team Member 4 Dietary Restrictions

Team 1 Registration Fee