Student Entrepreneur Scholarship
Small Biz Buddha’s Annual Business Scholarship for Students
The Small Biz Buddha business scholarship program was created to help ambitious students chase their dreams by providing a $1,000 award.
This program is intended to help students pay for their education while they work towards their business goals. We want students to succeed, but the long term goal is to help them succeed as business owners.
Apply Now for a $1,000 Student Entrepreneur Scholarship!
- Full name
- Birth date
- Email address
- Phone number
- School at which student is currently enrolled or intends to be enrolled
- Area of study
Write a brief essay (500 – 1,000 words). The essay can be written directly in the application window
Qualifications
To qualify for our entrepreneur scholarships, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate business or entrepreneurship program at an accredited U.S. college or university as of September 1, 2022.
- Be 18 years or older by September 1, 2022.
- Tell us about your planned or existing business. Please include a description of the business , the inspiration behind it, why you believe it will succeed and/or continue to grow, and how your college education is directly contributing to your ability to succeed.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Application Period Opens: July 18, 2022
Application Deadline: March 31, 2023
Winner Announcement: August 1, 2023 (approximate)
Judging and Scholarship Winner Announcement
All entries will be reviewed by Small Biz Buddha staff. The students winning each of the scholarships will be announced on or about August 1, 2023. The winning candidate will be contacted via the information provided in the application prior to the announcement and must respond and accept the scholarship award within two weeks of the initial announcement.
The winner will be chosen based on fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and the description of the business idea and student’s vision for it as stated in the essay or video provided. All applicants will be considered equally without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The business scholarships will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s educational institution shortly after the winner is announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
- I am a high school senior. Can I apply for the student entrepreneur scholarship?
- Yes, as long as you are or will be enrolled in a business or entrepreneurship program at an accredited institution as of September 1, 2022, you may apply.
- I am transferring to a new college/university. Am I eligible?
- Yes, as long as the school and program you are enrolled in as of September 1, 2022 meet our criteria, your transfer status will not be a factor.
- How will I know if I win?
- Scholarship winners will be selected in July 2023. The winners will be contacted directly by Harvard Business Services. We will also post an announcement on our website and social media accounts once the winners have accepted the scholarship.
- I am not a US citizen but am attending an American university in 2023. Am I eligible?
- Yes, as long as you meet our eligibility criteria, your citizenship status does not matter.
- I am a US citizen enrolled in a foreign university. What about me?
- Sorry, our business scholarships are only available to students attending American educational institutions.