November 4, 2013

Is Your Big Sustainability Idea Ready for Prime Time?

A Big Idea Prize has been announced that will award a full-ride scholarship to a Presidio degree program for the best “Big Idea” to move the needle in sustainability.

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The San Francisco-based Presidio Graduate School prides itself on being a “big idea” in action. It is one of the first graduate institutions that focuses on sustainable management.

In honor of the school’s 10-year anniversary, a Big Idea Prize has been announced that will award a full-ride scholarship to a Presidio degree program for the best “Big Idea” to move the needle in sustainability.

We are happy to spread the word about this competition, as well as others like it, that aim to turn “Big Ideas into big impact.”

So find out more here on how you can apply or nominate someone you know.

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