
About
The National Ethics Case Competition is a premier business ethics competition, challenging student teams to solve complex, real-world business dilemmas where principle-based ethics and free market thinking drive long-term success. Led by the National Ethics Initiative in founding partnership with the Daniels Fund and presenting partnership with Texas A&M University's Flippen Leadership Institute, the competition develops principled leaders who fuel a thriving American free market.

“There were multiple moments where I found myself thinking, ‘I could hire this person. They understand what they’re doing.’”
Lawson R. Bader, President and CEO of DonorsTrust

Our Vision
Develop principled leaders who fuel a thriving American free market.
Founding Partner
Presenting Partner

Honoring the top teams who lead with integrity, think critically, and create real-world impact.
PRIZE POOL
$250,000
1st Place
$120,000
2nd Place
$80,000
3rd Place
$50,000
Prize awards are shared by the students, coach, and university, recognizing the collective effort behind every successful team.







