Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship

Background and Purpose

At Essey Marketing, we believe entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful vehicles for economic mobility, innovation, and community impact.

Great businesses don’t just generate revenue. They create jobs. They solve problems. They improve lives.

The Essey Marketing Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship was created to support students who demonstrate initiative, resilience, and a clear vision for building something meaningful. Whether launching a startup, building a local service business, or creating a scalable digital company, we want to support the next generation of builders.

This scholarship rewards students who think long-term, act boldly, and are willing to take responsibility for creating opportunity rather than waiting for it.

Scholarship Amount

$250 (One-time, annual award)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Field of Study: Open to students pursuing degrees in entrepreneurship, business administration, management, or a closely related field.

2. Academic Requirement: Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Educational Level: Open to high school seniors accepted into an accredited college or university business-related program.

4. Award Type: One-time scholarship awarded annually to one recipient.

Application Requirements

1. Essay (600–800 words)

2. Prompt: “If You Had to Start a Business Tomorrow With $1,000, What Would You Build and Why?”

3. Applicants should:
   • Identify a clear problem
   • Propose a practical, executable solution
   • Outline an early-stage plan (customer acquisition, differentiation, revenue model)
   • Demonstrate critical thinking and realistic execution

4. Resume: Current resume highlighting leadership, work experience, community involvement, entrepreneurial efforts, or business-related projects.

5. Optional (but powerful differentiator): A one-page basic business outline or pitch summary.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset
• Practical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Clarity and structure of business idea
• Long-term thinking
• Professional presentation

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by January 15th of the graduating year. Any applications received after this date will not be considered.

Award Notification

The scholarship recipient will be notified via email by February 28th of the graduating year. The funds will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s designated financial account or campus bursar’s office (as required by the institution).

Contact Information

For any questions related to the Essey Marketing Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship, please contact:

• Email: chris@esseymarketing.com
• Phone: 724-255-4056

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How To Apply

• All applications must be emailed to chris@esseymarketing.com with the subject line: Essey Marketing Emerging Entrepreneur Scholarship.
• Applicants must include:
  • Essay in a PDF or Word format (600–800 words)
  • Resume in PDF or Word format