Andrew Hillman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs
A $1,000 essay award for undergraduates building toward a business.
1,000 wordsYour essay answers one question.
The essay prompt
Describe a business idea you are passionate about. How will your entrepreneurial vision impact your industry, and what strategies will you use to ensure its success?
Who can apply
Undergraduates who want to start or grow a business, whatever they study.
- A current undergraduate at an accredited college or university.
- A strong interest in entrepreneurship and a clear vision for starting or managing a business.
- A well-written 1,000-word essay on your business goals and ideas.
- Open to students across the United States, with a special welcome for future business leaders in Dallas, Texas.
Apply by email
- Write a 1,000-word essay on the prompt.
- Add your name, school, major and contact details.
- Email it by June 15, 2027.
apply@
Subject line: Andrew Hillman Scholarship Application – [Your Name]
About Andrew Hillman
A Dallas entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience, raised in a family business his grandfather opened in 1959.
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