Bernie W. Simpkins Entrepreneurial Scholarship

This scholarship will offer the successful candidate $1,000 for one semester at Eastern Florida State College. Applicants will be evaluated based on stated career goals, academic record, character, sincerity, and demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship. The scholarship recipient will be formally presented with the scholarship award at the next B.W. Simpkins Entrepreneurial Lecture Series presentation.

The recipient must:

  • be a Brevard County resident
  • be pursuing a degree or certificate
  • have entrepreneurial goals
  • maintain a 3.0 GPA
  • applicant may be called for an interview
  • attend the scholarship presentation
  • write a short essay discussing specific entrepreneurial goals and how you plan to achieve them
  • complete the post-acceptance process upon acceptance of the award (instructions will be given to the recipient once awarded)

Award
$1,000.00
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. This scholarship shall be awarded to a student with a demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship. Please provide a short essay discussing specific entrepreneurial goals and how you plan to achieve them. Discuss factors such as background, skills, previous experiences, training, etc. that you possess or will acquire to become a successful entrepreneur.