PRESIDENT’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE AT YORK UNIVERSITY, CANADA

Application Deadline: February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

LOCATION: Canada

The President’s International Scholarship of Excellence will be awarded to international high school applicants who are entering their first year of a four-year undergraduate degree program at York University and demonstrate academic excellence, commitment to volunteer work and extracurricular activities, and leadership skills. 

ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an international student who is required to have a Study Permit to study in Canada

Must have applied to an undergraduate degree program at York that begins in Fall 2024

Must have applied to York directly from high school no more than two years after graduation, and have no previous university or college studies (not applicable to Tentanda Via Award) 

Must have an excellent academic record with a minimum “A” average or equivalent (where applicable)

Must have demonstrated leadership through community service or excellence in the arts, sports, or other areas of individual achievement (where applicable)

Must upload one letter of recommendation or other supporting documents as applicable

Must ensure all required documents are shown as “Received” in the York application (MyFile), by February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

Must complete and submit the online International Student Scholarship Application by February 15, 2024 at 11:59:59pm, Eastern Time

BENEFIT:

Twenty (20) of these scholarships are awarded per year, valued at $45,000/year. It is renewable for an additional three years of full-time undergraduate study if the student maintains good academic standing each year, bringing it to a total of $180,000 over four years.

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RICE ALLIANCE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION FOR GLOBAL STUDENTS STARTUPS

Application Deadline: 31 January, 2024

LOCATION: USA

With access to mentors, real-world experience and investment opportunities, the Rice Business Plan Competition helps graduate student founders from any university stay on target and realize their potential. Save the date for the next competition taking place from April 4-6, 2024 at Rice University, Houston, Texas.

ELIGIBILITY:

is student-driven, student-created and/or student-managed

has at least two current student founders or management team members, and at least one of those students is a current graduate degree-seeking student

are from a college or university anywhere in the world

has not raised more than $250,000 in equity capital prior to July 1, 2023

has not generated revenue of more than $100,000 in any 12-month period prior to July 1, 2023

is seeking funding or capital (or will be in the next 12 months)

is a potentially viable investment opportunity

BENEFIT:

In total, more than $1 million in investment and cash prizes are expected to be awarded at the 2024 Rice Business Plan Competition. While prizes are still being confirmed, we anticipate many of the same 2023 prizes, plus a few new opportunities. 

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