The Patrick Horsman Scholarship.
Paving the way for future entrepreneurs to make a difference, with a twice-annual $2,500 award for qualified, talented students.
Paving a way for future entrepreneurs to make a difference is something Patrick Brian Horsman believes is essential. Education is the single most important key to building the next generation of entrepreneurs, instilling the principles and character that success requires. This scholarship is a step toward that goal: a meaningful award for qualified individuals pursuing the education they need while easing financial stress.
Two well-qualified, talented students are selected each year, one per semester. Applicants should be full-time students at US colleges or universities pursuing degrees in business, entrepreneurship, or related fields, and able to provide proof of enrollment. The scholarship has been created specifically to give a deserving student the opportunity to achieve their goal of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
Criteria and how to apply.
Who can apply
- Be a full-time student at an accredited US college or university.
- Be pursuing a degree in business, entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- Be able to provide proof of enrollment.
- Have a genuine desire to become a successful entrepreneur.
The essay prompt
“Why do you want to become an entrepreneur? Why do you believe you will be successful?”
Submit a one to one-and-a-half page letter focusing on why you want to be an entrepreneur and why you have what it takes. Patrick personally evaluates every application and selects the winners.
Include with your application
Email your essay to scholarship@patrickhorsmangiving.com and include each of the following details in your application:
- Full name
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- School email (.edu)
- Expected graduation date
- The name of the accredited college or university you attend
- Your current GPA
Award cycles
Winners are announced at patrickhorsmangiving.com and notified by email. Please confirm current deadline dates before submitting, as cycles are reviewed each year.