Pereira Entrepreneurship Award

New high school applicants admitted to a Bachelor of Management program who are involved in entrepreneurial activities (e.g. Junior Achievement, Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Community Futures, 4-H, self-initiated). Candidates will have demonstrated academic achievement (minimum admission average of 70% to be considered) and entrepreneurial interest. Students must submit an application for this award which includes a 500 word essay that discusses their interest in the entrepreneurship and/or entrepreneurial initiatives they have undertaken or wish to undertake moving forward, and a reference from someone involved with the student and the entrepreneurial activity. Nominated by the Dhillon School of Business. Payable upon confirmation of full-time enrolment in classes at the University of Lethbridge in the Fall and Spring semesters immediately following the granting of the award.

Donor
Anil and Sheryl Pereira
Award
$1,000
Scopes
Undergraduate Awards
Deadline
03/15/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you participated in entrepreneurial activities such as Junior Achievement, Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Community Futures, 4-H or self-initiated ventures?
  2. Please submit an essay that discusses your interest in entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial initiatives you have undertaken or that you wish to participate in the future.
  3. Please provide the name and email address of a person (not a relative) who can serve as a reference for this award. They will be sent an email invitation with a link to complete a questionnaire. Be aware that they will not see the deadline, name or details of the award/scholarship in the email invitation. You must provide them with this information separately when you request them to be your reference. Check the reference tab on your application before the deadline to ensure your referee has submitted their reference on time. Reference questionnaires completed after the award application deadline will not be considered. Please contact Scholarships and Student Finance if you have questions: awards@uleth.ca or (403)329-2585.
  4. I hereby authorize Scholarships and Student Finance to distribute all information and documentation pertaining to this application to members of the selection committee.