COY 2025 Navigation

Learn about the selection process, eligibility criteria, and pre-registration for student companies.

Eligibility Requirements

Participate in the JA Company Program 2025 in their country
Successfully operate their venture
Be considered a standout case by their JA national office
Team of at least 5 students

Evaluation Criteria

1

Organizational Management

2

Impact and Purpose

3

Innovation and Technology

4

Projection and Scalability

5

Performance and Commitment

6

Report and Video Pitch Presentation

Download the Evaluation Guide

Application Process

1

Application

Aug 13 to Sept 15

2

Evaluation

Sept 15 to Sept 30

3

Finalist Announcement

Coming soon

Meet the Jury

COY 2025 – Jury

Horace O. Porrás

Global HR Executive & Board Member

Senior HR leader with experience at Schlumberger, American Tower, Cargill, Mastercard, and McDonald’s. Expert in talent, transformation, and inclusion. Board Member of JA Greater Miami.

Gabriela Melo

Senior Market Development Manager · Delta Air Lines

Marketing leader with nearly a decade at Delta. Manages brand presence across South America and drives the Delta–LATAM partnership, strengthening customer engagement and growth.

Emmalyn Green

Director of Learning Design · JA Worldwide

Leads learning design at JA Worldwide. Former teacher and program manager at JA Palm Beaches. Doctoral researcher in AI and education at Florida Atlantic University.

Leonardo Tiaraju

Philanthropy Manager · Dell Technologies

Passionate professional connecting technology with progress. 14+ years in the tech industry with focus on ESG, corporate responsibility, and international investments. Dedicated to building a sustainable and inclusive future.

Pre-register your company for COY 2025

1. Information about the person completing the form

Name

Last name

Country

2. General information about each nominated company

How many companies are going to nominate?

2.1 FIRST NOMINATION

City

Company name

Name of the educational center

Program stage at the time of nomination

Add the link to the report

Add the link to the pitch

2.1.1 Company members (All members, not just COY applicants)

Add the link to the table of all company members, including the following information: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and Email."

2.1.2 COY applicants

How many members does the company have?

	Name	Last name	Date of birth	Email adress
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5

2.1.3 Confirmation of participation

Can you confirm that at least 3 students and 1 adult chaperone will participate in COY in Rio de Janeiro, from November 17 to 20, covering their travel costs? (Participation fees for this group are already covered)

2.1.4 Financial assistance request

Do you consider financial assistance necessary for the team to participate?

how would the assistance be used?

please specify

2.1.5 What is the total amount of financial assistance needed?

US dollars

2.1.6 Additional comments

2.2 SECOND NOMINATION

City

Company name

Name of the educational center

Program stage at the time of nomination

Add the link to the report

Add the link to the pitch

2.2.1 Company members (All members, not just COY applicants)

Add the link to the table of all company members, including the following information: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and Email."

2.2.2 COY applicants

How many members does the company have?

	Name	Last name	Date of birth	Email adress
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5

2.2.3 Confirmation of participation

Can you confirm that at least 3 students and 1 adult chaperone will participate in COY in Rio de Janeiro, from November 17 to 20, covering their travel costs? (Participation fees for this group are already covered)

2.2.4 Financial assistance request

Do you consider financial assistance necessary for the team to participate?

how would the assistance be used?

please specify

2.2.5 What is the total amount of financial assistance needed?

US dollars

2.2.6 Additional comments

2.3 THIRD NOMINATION

City

Company name

Name of the educational center

Program stage at the time of nomination

Add the link to the report

Add the link to the pitch

2.3.1 Company members (All members, not just COY applicants)

Add the link to the table of all company members, including the following information: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, and Email."

2.3.2 COY applicants

How many members does the company have?

	Name	Last name	Date of birth	Email adress
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5

2.3.3 Confirmation of participation

Can you confirm that at least 3 students and 1 adult chaperone will participate in COY in Rio de Janeiro, from November 17 to 20, covering their travel costs? (Participation fees for this group are already covered)

2.3.4 Financial assistance request

Do you consider financial assistance necessary for the team to participate?

how would the assistance be used?

please specify

2.3.5 What is the total amount of financial assistance needed?

US dollars

2.3.6 Additional comments

Contact Information