Overview
Patrick Horsman is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and built companies across financial services, technology, agriculture, and digital assets. He credits a solid undergraduate education as an important part of his training. Financial resources should not be an obstacle to that education, and this scholarship exists to help.
Each year the Foundation awards two scholarships of $2,500 each, one in the winter cycle and one in the fall cycle. Funds are paid by check directly to the student.
Our advice to every applicant is the same advice Patrick lives by: have the guts to start before you feel ready, trust that you are smart enough to figure out the rest, surround yourself with people smarter than you, and stay humble enough to let the team win.
Eligibility and criteria
- Enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university in the United States.
- U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
- Applications are reviewed holistically, with the personal essay carrying the most weight.
- A serious interest in becoming an entrepreneur, demonstrated through your essay.
The most important component of your application is the personal essay. It is where you make your case.
The essay
Write a one to two page essay that answers these four questions:
- Why do you want to become an entrepreneur?
- Why do you believe you will be successful?
- What is your edge?
- What is your business idea?
How to apply
Write your personal essay following the instructions above. It must be typed and one to two pages in length.
In the same document, after the essay, list: full name, cell phone number, college email address, mailing address at college, the name of your university or college, planned graduation date, major, and current GPA (attach a screenshot from your university website).
Save the document as a PDF and email it to Scholarship@PatrickHorsmanGiving.com.
Winners are notified personally, with a call and an email from Patrick.