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McKelvey Foundation

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
McKelvey Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

200 ParkAve., 44th Fl.
New York, NY 10166
Ph: (212)847-7236
Fax: (212)847-7240
Free: 877-625-3583
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.mckelveyfoundation.org

McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist the education of young entrepreneurs. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior of a U.S. high school or home-school program; plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S.; have owned and operated a business for at least one year with at least one paid employee (excluding the applicant); and have generated sales revenue (unless non-profit). Criteria: Awards are given based on the application and telephone interview (for finalists).

Funds Avail.: Up to $10,000 per year. Number Awarded: 150. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed online scholarship application. Deadline: January 25.

McKelvey Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To financially support the education of a student who is first in the family to pursue a college education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must attend a partnering high school in the states of NY, PA or WV; be the first generation to attend college (neither mother nor father went to college); have financial need; show involvement in work and/or extracurricular activities; and plan to attend a four-year college within home state. Criteria: Awards are given based on need.

Funds Avail.: $3,000 each year. Number Awarded: 150. To Apply: Applicants must submit a completed online scholarship application. Deadline: December 1.

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