10/ 01/ 2008
Do you know a high school entrepreneur? Encourage them to apply for the 2009 Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program sponsored by NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation. The seventh annual awards program for high-school seniors is designed to promote and encourage entrepreneurial endeavors among teenagers in America. The deadline for applying for a 2009 Young Entrepreneur Award is Dec. 15.
Award recipients attend the university, college, community college or career institute of their choice with $1,000 to $10,000 in tuition assistance from the foundation. One student will be named the 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year and will receive a total scholarship award of $10,000.
The program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in growing America’s economy.
"Encouraging students to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations is the key mission for NFIB’s Young Entrepreneur Foundation," says Hank Kopcial, YEF executive director. "We have been extremely impressed with the quality of applicants who have applied for the awards over the past few years and are extremely excited to learn about the innovative ideas that this year’s students will produce."
For more information about the YEF Awards, please visit www.NFIB.com/YEA.
5 Tips for a Successful Scholarship Application
- Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA. Students will need the access key, which is "NFIB."
- Start early. Don’t wait until the last minute to complete the application.
- Proofread your application before submitting it.
- Don’t procrastinate. Deadlines are final. Your application will not be considered if it is received after Dec. 15.
- Take responsibility for your application. Keep a copy of your application for your records.
