Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship is a scholarship from tremontsheldon.com. 1 are awarded each year. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required.

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Deadline February 1, 2027 Add to calendar
Given each year1

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Who can apply

Minimum GPA
2.5
How you're selected
open
Activities
small business
Type of school
four-year college or university, trade school
Citizenship
United States

What the sponsor says

Qualifying for the Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship

All students interested in applying for the scholarship must meet our specific criteria:

  • You must be working for, operating, or planning to start a small business.
  • You must be enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university or a trade school.
  • You must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
  • You must be a citizen of the United States.
  • You must be at least 17 years of age.

We are currently accepting applications until February 1, 2027 .

If you need additional clarification after reading the requirements below, reach out to our team here .

Essay Prompt

As part of the application process, we ask that students write a short essay in response to one of the following prompts in roughly 500 words:

Prompt A

Describe your involvement in a small business. What has the experience taught you about entrepreneurship in a competitive market?

Prompt B

Explain your motivations for opening a small business. What drives you to pursue these goals, and what do you hope to achieve?

As part of your application, we ask that you provide proof of enrollment in the form of an acceptance letter, unofficial transcript, or class schedule. These attachments should be uploaded in .docx or .pdf format.

Make sure to submit your materials by 11:59PM on February 1, 2027.

Judging Criteria

Essay responses will be evaluated according to the following rubric:

  • Is your essay easy to read and free of grammatical errors?
  • Do you present a compelling narrative about your small business experiences?
  • Do you clearly describe your involvement with a small business?

Once the deadline has passed, it will take us approximately four weeks to review applications and select our winner.

Any Questions? Reach Out Today

If you have any questions about the Emerging Entrepreneurs Scholarship, our scholarship support staff is available at regular business hours at [contact detail removed, see the sponsor's page]. To ensure a prompt response before the end of the judging period, please reach out early with inquiries.

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Last checked 2026-08-24. Deadlines change without notice, so confirm with the sponsor before you rely on one.