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Scholarships for the 2025/26 School Year
Important things to know about the Scholarship
The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship offers high school seniors in the St. Louis region a $5,000 award to support their education and entrepreneurial goals. To apply, students must submit an Executive Summary of a business plan that outlines their concept, market analysis, competitive strategy, operations, and sales approach. The Lean Canvas framework is recommended to help clarify ideas and demonstrate community impact.
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Applications open July 1 and close October 31. Winners are announced November 17 and recognized at the Progress 64 West Luncheon on November 26. Resources and templates are available to help applicants craft a compelling submission. The following slides break down everything you need to know — best of luck!
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Important Additional Resource Links
Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship Overview & Information
How to Apply/Submit Application
Business Plan 101 Information
Lean Canvas Example & Template Download
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Students
Businesses
Thank you to last years 2024/25 Presenting Scholarship Sponsors
West/Mid Rivers Newsmagazine Network
Homestead Financial Mortgage
Edward Jones
Diane and Mike Doster
Sharon Huber
Nick Ioakimides
About the Scholarship
The Progress 64 Entrepreneurial Scholarship aims to support, encourage, and foster young entrepreneurs who go to school and live in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or St. Charles County. One-year scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to winning applicants for use at vocational schools or at two-and four-year colleges and universities in the upcoming academic year.
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