Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Andy McKelvey knows what it is to dream big – to have the vision, creativity and drive to convert a new idea into a thriving business. He also knows what it takes to make those dreams a reality.

That’s why the McKelvey Foundation is honored to award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses.

Each scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the United States. Applicants will be required to meet scholarship criteria (below). Winners of the Entrepreneurial Scholarships will enjoy being part of a larger entrepreneurial networking community and will be given the opportunity to meet with other scholars during our summer e-Venture program.

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Applications due by January 25, 2009.
Please read the scholarship criteria before applying!

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Scholarship Criteria
To be considered for this award, applicants must:

Be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program
Attend an accredited four-year college or university within the 50 United States
Own and operate a business for at least one year (non-profits are OK)
Have at least one paid employee (not including yourself or partner)
Have sales revenue (unless non-profit)
Submit a completed online application
Provide documentation of the above when requested
Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (2009 in St. Louis, MO)

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