Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Application

Empowering the next generation of student entrepreneurs.

Please complete the form below to apply for the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship.

Your application will be reviewed by our selection committee. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your submission is complete.

Before You Begin

Please include:

Proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency in Canada
You are able to provide business financial statements showing sales of at least $20,000
You are between 18 and 24

Eligibility

Before beginning your application, ensure you meet the following criteria:

You are enrolled or accepted into a Canadian post-secondary institution.
You demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative, leadership, and community involvement.
You can provide a short essay or video about your vision for entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship Application

$5,000 Award for Post-Secondary Students Running an Active Business

Thank you for your interest in the Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship. This award supports driven post-secondary students who are building and operating their own business while pursuing their education. Please complete the application below.

1. Personal Information

Full Name

First

Last

Email Address

Phone Number

Current Address

Address Line 1

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

Date of Birth

Preferred Method of Contact

Email
Phone
Text

2. Academic Information

Post-Secondary Institution

Program of Study

Current Year of Study

Expected Graduation Year

Student ID Number (optional)

3. Business Information

Business Name

Business Website or Social Media

Brief Description of Your Business:

When did you start your business?

Is your business currently operating?

Annual Revenue Range:

Number of Employees/Contractors (if any):

4. Short Answer Questions

Please keep answers between 150–300 words each.

What inspired you to start your business?

What problem does your business solve, and why does it matter?

Declaration this business

How do you balance entrepreneurship with your studies?

What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a young entrepreneur, and how did you overcome it?

If you receive this $5,000 scholarship, how will you use it to grow your business or support your education?

Supporting Documents

Please upload the following:

Proof of enrollment (letter of enrollment, transcript, or timetable).

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

Business verification (one of the following):

Agreement & Submission

Signature

Clear Signature

Date

Security & Privacy

Your information is encrypted and securely stored in our database. Only authorized members of the Thomas Foundation selection committee can access your submission.

Privacy and Consent

By applying, each applicant consents to Thomas Foundation collecting, reviewing, using, retaining, and verifying the personal, educational, business, and financial information provided for the purposes of: