Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) is an international non-profit
organization that works with leaders in business and higher education
to mobilize university students to make a difference in their
communities while developing the skills to become socially responsible
business leaders. Participating students form teams on their university
campuses and apply business concepts to develop outreach projects that
improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need.
An annual series of regional and national competitions provides a forum
for teams to present the results of their projects, and to be evaluated
by business leaders serving as judges. National champion teams advance
to the prestigious SIFE World Cup. In addition to the community aspect
of the program, SIFE’s leadership and career initiatives create
opportunities for learning and exchange among the participants as well
as the placement of students and alumni with companies in search of
emerging talent.
SIFE projects are undertaken by highly dedicated student teams of more
than 1,600 university campuses in 38 countries. SIFE offers these
students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and
communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the
principles of free enterprise, in hopes of improving the standard of
living for millions in the process. Guided by distinguished faculty
advisors and supported by businesses around the globe, SIFE Teams teach
important concepts through educational outreach projects, including
market economics, entrepreneurship, personal and financial success, and
business ethics to better themselves, their communities and their
countries. Each year, SIFE competitions are held worldwide, drawing
together thousands of students and business leaders to pay tribute to
these educational outreach projects.
