Entrepreneurs are known for figuring out innovative ways to take their ideas and transform them into world-changing realities. And many times, this starts with looking for creative ways to fund an endeavor. Well the same can be said for funding an education, an invaluable asset for all future organizational endeavors. And luckily there are many entrepreneur-specific scholarships and fellowships available. Many even have additional support for helping you to bring your ideas into reality.
Insureon Scholarship Program
- 2500
- This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are a United States citizen.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must a U.S. resident and an undergraduate student.
Blitz Scholarship
- 1000
- The Blits Scholarship is available to both Canadian and U.S. high school students along with current college or university students.
- Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian student.
Cancer for College Leonard Family Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship
- Varies
- This scholarship, awarded by Cancer for College, is available to cancer survivors who are majoring in business or a related field.
- Former cancer patients who are pursuing a degree in business are eligible.
The FormSwift Startup Scholarship Program
- 1000
- This award is available for high school students to graduate students that submit a proper business plan.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must submit a business plan infographic and have a strong desire to pursue business.
California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- 3000
- This scholarship is available to both upcoming and established business owners.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and have a business that has had customer activity for at least 6 months.
Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship
- 5000
- The Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship is for students who are interested in entrepreneurship.
- Candidates must attend an accredited college or university.
GreenPal Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur
- 2000
- This scholarship is available to current business owners who are attending college or students who have a desire to create a small business while attending college.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be enrolled in a college of business and maintain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA.
Halstead Grant
- 8500
- The Halstead Grant is available to upcoming silver jewelry artists who plan on selling on the national level and are a U.S citizen.
- Applicants must be a jewelry artist with well made materials and cannot have a felony record.
HostGator Website Scholarship
- 1500
- This scholarship is available to aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree program.
Insureon Small Business Scholarship
- 2500
- The Insureon Small Business Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who plan on pursuing a business related field.
- To meet eligibility requirements applicants must be a full-time undergraduate student who is enrolled in a four-year college.
Insureon Scholarship Program
- 2500
- This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are a United States citizen.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must a U.S. resident and an undergraduate student.
Lily Pabilona Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship
- 5000
- This scholarship is available to Asian American students who want to pursue entrepreneurship.
- Candidates must be at least 25% Asian and/or Pacific Islander.
The Mortgage Reports Business Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
- 1000
- This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing business or finance and want to work on their own business ideas.
- Applicants must be majoring in business or finance and maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
Thiel Fellowship
- Varies
- This scholarship is available to students who have demonstrated their ability to be innovate and harbor a desire to become an entrepreneur.
- Candidates must be U.S. citizen to apply.
Yoobly Business Scholarship
- Varies
- This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a major in marketing or commerce along with any field directly related to business.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must want to pursue a degree in a business related field.
$2,000 PixelPlex Bi-Annual STEM Scholarship
- 2000
- This scholarship is available to students who are majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must write a strong essay on their chosen topic and be pursuing a degree in a STEM based major.
California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- 3000
- This scholarship is available to both upcoming and established business owners.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and have a business that has had customer activity for at least 6 months.
Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program
- 5000
- The Fontana Transport Inc. Scholars Program is available to underprivileged students or first-generation college students.
- Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, have proof of attending a 4-year college degree, and be an underrepresented student who can demonstrate financial need.
Frederick and Demi Seguritan Scholarship
- 5000
- This award is available to Asian Americans who show interest in a business related field and plan on attending a four year college degree.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be a first generation Asian American, be an incoming college freshman, and be able to demonstrate financial need.
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards
- 1000
- The Hispanic Heritage Youth Award is available to students of Hispanic heritage that are high school seniors.
- To meet eligibility requirements student must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, be of Hispanic ancestry, and have a business related goal.
House of Blues Music Forward Foundation Affinity Plus Scholarship
- 5000
- This scholarship is available to full-time college juniors or seniors who are pursuing a degree in music industry.
- Applicants must have earned at least 60 credits and be a resident of Minnesota or a member of Affinity Plus.
California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) Entrepreneurship Scholarship
- 3000
- This scholarship is available to both upcoming and established business owners.
- Candidates must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and have a business that has had customer activity for at least 6 months.
ICSC Foundation Graduate Scholarships
- 10000
- The ICSC Foundation Graduate Scholarship is available to full-time graduate students who want to pursue a career in retail estate.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and be a U.S resident.
Media Fellows Scholarship
- 3000
- This award is available to students that show a desire to pursue an advertising or public policy major.
- Eligibility requirements include being an undergraduate student who is already enrolled and attending a university or college.
Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship Application
- 5000
- The Jose Rivera-Alers Scholarship distributes 4 awards annually to students who are of Hispanic ancestry. Puerto Rican students are also welcome.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be of Hispanic heritage.
Kirtland Foundation Scholarship
- Varies
- This scholarship is available to underprivileged students who want to overcome their adversities. Students must demonstrate academic achievement.
- Candidates must be a U.S. student.
Leonard Family Business Scholarship
- 5000
- Each year one scholarship is awarded to students who are cancer survivors and desire to pursue a business degree in hopes of working in the food industry.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be able to provide proof of a cancer diagnosis.
Lewis Cenker Scholarship
- Varies
- The Lewis Cenker Scholarship is available to Georgia students that want to pursue a career in the home building industry.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need, maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and be a Georgia resident.
Business Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
- 2000
- This scholarship is available to freshmen, juniors, and seniors who are college students.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 24 and be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Media Fellows Scholarship
- 3000
- This award is available to students that show a desire to pursue an advertising or public policy major.
- Eligibility requirements include being an undergraduate student who is already enrolled and attending a university or college.
Mercatus Joseph Schumpeter Undergraduate Fellowship
- 1000
- This scholarship is available to students at George Mason University who are interested in political economy.
- Candidates must be a current student at George Mason University at the undergraduate level.
Merchants Exchange of Portland Scholarship Fund
- 2000
- This scholarship is available to students who are majoring in a field directly related to maritime affairs or international trade.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic success and maintain a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Financial need is considered.
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Scholarships
- 10000
- This merit-based scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in a culinary-related field.
- Candidates must demonstrate academic achievements and have a desire to work in a restaurant-related field.
NGA Foundation Scholarships
- Varies
- The NGA Foundation Scholarship is available to college sophomores who plan on working with independent grocers.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be a full-time rising sophomore with a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.
The Thiel Fellowship
- 100000
- This scholarship program is available to students who have demonstrated their desire to become an entrepreneur and their ability to be innovate.
- Candidates must a U.S. citizen who can demonstrate academic achievement.
Triadex Services Scholarship
- 750
- The Triadex Services Scholarship is available to students who desire to work in marketing, entrepreneurship, or technology.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university or be a high school senior. Applicants must also maintain a minimum of a 3.3 GPA.
Women in Defense Michigan – STEM Scholarship
- 2500
- The Women in Defense Michigan Scholarship is available to female high school seniors who want to pursue a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants will need to have a desire to work in a career related to public security and defense.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be a high school senior in a Michigan school who is pursuing a S.T.E.M. major upon graduation.
Business Plan Scholarship
- 1000
- This scholarship is available to full-time students. This award aims to help find students internships and job placements as well.
- Candidates do not have to meet any GPA requirements but must be a full-time students who is enrolled in an accredited college or university.
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Entrepreneur Scholarship
- 5000
- This scholarship is available current college students or incoming freshmen who are pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree at an accredited institution.
- Applicants must attend an accredited college and be pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree.
Magnetic Trading Financial Scholarship
- 1000
- This scholarship is available to students who are majoring in finance, banking, economics, or business.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be pursuing a career in a finance or business related field.
Lance Surety’s College Scholarship
- 1500
- This scholarship is available to both graduate and undergraduate students who have shown interest in starting a business.
- Candidates must attend an accredited college or university. Vocational schools are allowed.
Blitz Scholarship
- 1000
- The Blits Scholarship is available to both Canadian and U.S. high school students along with current college or university students.
- Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian student.
Rapid Formations Entrepreneur Programme
- 750
- This non-renewable scholarship is available to students that have shown interest in entrepreneurship.
- Candidates must U.K. or U.S. graduate or graduate students.
Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship
- 5000
- The Grasshopper Entrepreneur Scholarship is available both graduate and undergraduate students who have demonstrated a desire in entrepreneurship.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must attend an accredited college or university.
MaxHome Scholarship Program
- 1500
- This scholarship is available to American students who are majoring in a business or advertising related field.
- Applicants must maintain a minimum of a 3.5 GPA and be an undergraduate student.
iSeeCars Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship
- 1000
- This award is available to undergraduate students who have demonstrated a desire in entrepreneurship.
- Candidates must attend an accredited college or university and be an undergraduate student.
Business Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship
- 2000
- This scholarship is available to freshmen, juniors, and seniors who are college students.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 24 and be a U.S. citizen to apply.
Insureon Scholarship Program
- 2500
- This scholarship is available to undergraduate students who are a United States citizen.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must a U.S. resident and an undergraduate student.
Formswift Start-up Scholarship
- 1000
- The FormSwift Startup Scholarship provides 4 awards each year to high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in being a business owner.
- Candidates must submit their own handmade business plan infographic.
Lendio Scholarship to Small Business Families
- 2500
- This scholarship is available small business owners and their families. Contenders must submit a video that describes the sacrifices that they have had to make to continue or begin their small business.
- To meet eligibility requirements students must be a small business owner or a family member of a small business owner.
Formswift Start-up Scholarship
- 1000
- The FormSwift Startup Scholarship provides 4 awards each year to high school seniors and undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in being a business owner.
- Candidates must submit their own handmade business plan infographic.