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to Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 11:59pm.
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Young Entrepreneur Awards

NFIB YEF

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.

Students are encouraged to apply for our awards beginning October 1, 2011 and may apply until January 4, 2012 at 11:59pm.

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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.

For more information please download the following:

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Letter to Guidance Counselors
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The National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Foundation announced the 2011 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 full 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

 

2012 Young Entrepreneur Award Nominator Form

The application process for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are well underway. As part of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation mission, awarding scholarships recognizing the entrepreneurial spirit of graduating high school seniors across the country is very important. Since the creation of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) in 2003, the Foundation has awarded over 2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling more than $2.3 million. The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation will grant awards nationwide in the amount of $1,000 - $10,000. These awards help students further their education in pursuit of their entrepreneurial dreams.

Students selected as a semi-finalist must obtain a nomination from an NFIB member before they can advance in the application system. As a NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award nominator, you help build a qualified pool of applicants from which to choose. More importantly, your involvement helps educate these students on the importance of small business and free enterprise. Your participation is greatly needed and appreciated!

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