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2024 Founders Program Application

Introduction

Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship
 
2024 Founders Program Application 

Entrance into the Founders Program is awarded to a full-time second-year entrepreneurial student at Western University or an Affiliated University College.

The award recipient must have a desire to be entrepreneurial in their chosen field. Students that demonstrate high engagement with entrepreneurship activities at Western University are encouraged to apply. A total of 10 students will be selected every year for the Founders Program.

* You must be returning as a full-time second-year in September 2024 with an average over 70% to be eligible. Award recipients are expected to participate in all established Founders Program activities and events, both virtual and in-person including participating in Founders Committees. The time commitment of this program is approximately 15-20 hours per month. The program runs over eight months, from September to April each school year. 

Award value: $20,000 (CAD) distributed over three years. This monetary award will offset a students tuition costs.

  • Year 2, Value: $5,000 (CAD),
  • Year 3, Value: $5,000 (CAD), and
  • Year 4, Value: $10,000 (CAD). 
This award will continue into Years 3 and 4 provided that the student maintains participation in the Founders Program and maintains their full time status and an average over 70%. 
8. Planned year of study in Sep 2024

Note that this award is available to second-year students only. *This question is required.
10.

Please attach a letter of recommendation. 

Our preference would be to receive a written recommendation on your behalf from an entrepreneur or entrepreneurial leader.

However, we will also accept letters from previous/current managers, colleagues, coaches, counsellors or professors. Please avoid selecting family members or close friends for this task.
 

*This question is required.
13. I understand that there will be a time commitment of 15-20 hours per month with this award. *This question is required.
14. I agree to participate in all established Founders Program activities, educational and events (both virtual and in-person). *This question is required.
15.

I understand that I must maintain participation in the Founders Program, continue to be registered as a full-time student and maintain an average of 70% to be eligible for the Year 3 ($5,000) and Year 4 ($10,000) additional award.  At the end of each year, the selection committee will review your engagement and determine if you have met the requirements set up by the program. 

*This question is required.
16. I understand that I may be contacted regarding an in-person or virtual second-round interview with the selection committee if it is deemed necessary to further screen candidates. *This question is required.
20. Optional: Sign up for the Morrissette Entrepreneurship newsletter, and stay up-to-date on all things entrepreneurship at Western.
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