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The Entrepreneurship Scholars Program selects students based on their leadership capabilities, their passion for exploring an original idea, and their interest in engaging with professionals and peers who have diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Applicants must have an idea they wish to explore further. This idea can be in the concept phase, or it can be more developed. Applicants should have a basic outline of the activities that they will pursue outside of the seminar week related to making progress on their idea.
Examples of these activities include going on tour, doing market research, developing a product, offering a service, shadowing relevant professionals, or doing a feasibility study.
Applicants should complete the written application by November 10, 2008. Applicants may be invited to participate in a second application round, which will consist of a 3-5 minute presentation of their idea and group interview activities. This will take place on November 12, 2008.
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Scholars spend the week in New York City learning key entrepreneurial skills to support their ideas. This seminar week features 12-15 speakers from a variety of fields, an individual shadow day with a professional relevant to each scholar, group discussion, and an alumni networking reception. Most costs are covered, but scholarships are also available.
Scholars work on their own projects independently in the location of their choice. Activities during this time might include (but is not limited to) research, implementing a project, or an extended shadow experience. Scholars will also consult with a mentor of their choosing during this time. No costs are covered during this period, but support is available through the Creativity Fund, CIGSIE, and other sources.
Scholars return to Oberlin to learn about the support systems for entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio. This day will also feature an alumni networking reception.
Scholars deliver their final presentations.
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Applicants should email the following to creativity@oberlin.edu:
- Registration Form (online)
- Narrative - Please answer the following questions in no more than 1,000 words. You can include supporting materials such as recordings, manuscripts, or research that will not count toward the word limit.
- What idea would you like to explore during the Entrepreneurship Scholars program?
- What drew you to this idea? When and how did you come up with your idea?
- What do you intend to achieve during winter term? How will you further explore your idea?
- Why are you interested in participating in the Entrepreneurship Scholars Program?
- This program includes a shadow day. What kinds of skills, information, and contacts would be helpful for you to acquire during this day?
- If you have chosen a mentor, tell us who it is. If you have not chosen a mentor, describe the kind of person who you think would be most helpful to support your work during winter term.
- Name and contact information of two references who are familiar with your work. At least one of these references should be an Oberlin College faculty member or administrator.
- One-page resume
All application materials should include the name and T# of the designated project contact. Project description, references, and resumes should be combined into one file and submitted as a PDF.
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