Attention Collegiate Community:
Details for the 2026-2027 AMA Competition Season – including competition guidelines, judging rubrics, sign-up forms and prize outlines will be released in late Summer/early Fall 2026.
To help you prepare, information from the past season is provided below for general reference only. Important details will be updated in the months ahead, so watch your inbox for 2026-2027 competition details!
As a gentle reminder, please make sure all incoming chapter leaders & e-board members are listed in your Chapter’s Community Admin Portal to ensure they receive important announcements and competition updates from the AMA.
Competition Objectives
- Effectively communicate why you’re the perfect fit for the job within 90 seconds.
- Present two to three compelling selling points that highlight your suitability for the role.
- Back up your qualifications with concrete examples.
- Advance to the next stage of the hiring process!
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Competition Process
- Sign up when enrollment opens.
- Important Notice: Chapter Leaders will be allowed to register chapter members on their behalf; however, ensure you have all required information (noted below) ready before beginning the sign up process:
- Competitor Resumes
- Competitor Graduation Dates (Month / Year)
- Competitor Cell Phone Numbers
- Competitor Majors
- Competitor Answers for Sponsor Questions –
- Interested in Relocating?
- Open to Sales or Marketing jobs?
- Important Notice: Chapter Leaders will be allowed to register chapter members on their behalf; however, ensure you have all required information (noted below) ready before beginning the sign up process:
- Register for the AMA International Collegiate Conference. Note: Even if your chapter is still in the process of paying for ICC, you can sign up for the ICC competitions. All competition participants will be verified and confirmed before securing a competition spot.
- Once competition sign up is verified, participants will receive a confirmation email with further instructions & details.
Entry Requirements
- Exclusively open to undergraduate students from schools with an active AMA-affiliated collegiate chapter.
- Students competing are required to be in-person at the AMA International Collegiate Conference.
- Note: This competition allows chapters to register multiple student participants that are interested in competing, and will be based on capacity.
Round Details
- Round 1: A 90-second interview in which you position yourself as being “right for the job.”
- Finals: Top students advance for a final interview.
- Scenarios
- Round 1 Scenario – Coming Soon
- Final Round – Coming Soon
How is the Competition Judged?
Students participants in Round 1 will be judged using the following guidelines and point scale for each category:
- Round 1 and Finals Rubric
- Dress Professionally: 1 to 5 Points
- Remember: Do not wear an clothing that features, showcase or displays the name or logo of your institution or chapter.
- Use Creativity In The Pitch (Tell a Story, Relate To Sponsor Company, Etc.): 1 to 10 Points
- Customized To Sponsor Company And Values: 1 to 10 Points
- Attention-Getting (How well did the Pitch Catch Your Attention): 1 to 10 Points
- Provided Evidence Of Positive Traits: 1 to 10 Points
- How Hirable/Professional Would You Say This Student Is Based On The Pitch And Demeanor: 1 to 10 Points
- Did The Pitch Include A Call To Action To Move The Hiring Process Forward: 1 to 10 Points
- Dress Professionally: 1 to 5 Points
Competition Prize
This competition will award the following placements:
- 1st Place – $500 and Plaque (2 will be awarded)
- 2nd Place – $400 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 3rd Place – $300 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 4th Place – $250 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 5th Place – $200 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 6th Place – $100 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 7th Place – $100 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 8th Place – $100 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 9th Place – $100 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
- 10th Place – $100 and certificate (2 will be awarded)
FAQs
Do I have to be registered for the 2027 AMA International Collegiate Conference to participate?
Yes, participation in this competition requires registration for the ICC as it is held in person at the conference.
Can multiple students sign up to compete from my chapter?
Absolutely! This competition permits chapters to register multiple student participants interested in competing, subject to capacity limitations.
Questions?
Contact AMA Customer Support at membersupport@ama.org.