The 5th Annual Cornell Trading Competition will bring students from across the country to Cornell Tech for a day of original trading games, cases, and networking with leaders in the industry.

When

October 24th, 2026

Where

Cornell Tech campus, New York City

Applications

Apply here by Sept 20. Applications are rolling, so apply sooner rather than later!

Travel

Reimbursed up to an amount based on location. Details in application form.

Format

Teams of 4 compete in original trading games and cases. No experience necessary! There will also be networking with our 13 sponsors.

Eligibility

Undergraduate and master's students from universities in the US and Canada are welcome to apply

Prizes

We will offer a total of $12,000 in prizes!

In 2025, we distributed $10,000 in prizes and hosted a career fair for students to learn from 10 industry-leading sponsors.