Young Entrepreneur Awards

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 2,095 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling $2,382,000.

2011 application materials will be posted here beginning October 1. Students are encouraged to apply for our awards beginning October 1, 2010, and may apply until December 15, 2010.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.

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The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation announced the 2010 recipients of the eighth annual NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, a scholarship program designed to reward and encourage entrepreneurial talents among high school students. See the list of winners.

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc. This assures complete impartiality in the selection of recipients and maintains a high level of professionalism.

To receive more information or to join our mailing list, please contact the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation at yef@nfib.org.