Grady Family Foundation Entrepreneurship Scholarship - School of Engineering

Donor’s gift will be used for scholarship support for one SIUE School of Engineering student who meets the following criteria:

  • Undergraduate pursuing an engineering bachelor’s degree
  • Good academic standing
  • U.S. based high school graduate admitted to SIUE or current engineering student who participates in entrepreneurial organizations or business plan competitions
  • Is a member of any SIUE School of Engineering Competition Team
  • Provides evidence of ‘business savvy’ aspirations (examples include business related classes on their transcript or aspires to create their own small business).

Award
Award amount is up to $6,000 based on funds available
Area of Interest
School of Engineering
Deadline
Supplemental Questions
  1. Will you be entering a business plan competition in 2023-24?
  2. Please provide an essay (300 - 500 words) describing your experiences at SIUE (incoming freshmen and transfer students list high school or community college experiences), any personal achievements and future goals. Explain in detail your career objectives and how this scholarship will help you reach your goals.
  3. Are you currently running your own business?
  4. Are you involved in an engineering competition team?