The James A. Entrepreneurial Scholarship offers $500 to support high school seniors in North Carolina who plan to study business management or attend trade school, with the goal of starting their own business. Applications are due by June 30, 2026.
Jun 30, 2026
56 days left
$500
Award amount
2
Requirements
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Status
Upcoming
Study levels
High school senior
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Communication and Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, Transportation and Materials Moving
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Paid directly to the student
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Submit an essay (400-600 words) on your business ambitions to apply for the James A. Oliver Entrepreneurial Scholarship by June 30, 2026.
Amount: $500
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Paid directly to the student
The James A. Entrepreneurial Scholarship supports NC high school seniors planning to study business or attend trade school with a $500 award. Apply by June 30, 2026.
Information last verified Apr 26, 2026.
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