Entrepreneurship Fellows Program
CORRESPONDING MAJORS:
Entrepreneurship
Event Management
Hospitality Management Sales
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The Fellowship Advantage
The School of Entrepreneurship Fellows Program is an exciting opportunity for students who are passionate about innovation and leadership. This four-year program allows you to work closely with like-minded peers and receive personal mentoring from a dedicated program director. You’ll have the chance to network with industry leaders, travel for unique experiences, and learn from both scholars and practitioners in the field. The program focuses on three main areas: building a strong community, gaining hands-on experience, and developing leadership skills. With innovation at its core, this program will provide the skills to not only excel in your chosen discipline but also become an invaluable member of your community. Whether you’re interested in entrepreneurship, event management, hospitality management, or sales, this program will help you stand out and succeed.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Successful applicants to the School of Entrepreneurship Fellows Program will be majoring in one of our four majors and be eager to be innovators and leaders in their chosen discipline. Working with a dedicated director, students will gain valuable insights through mentoring, networking and travel experiences. The program is highly selective and is limited to 35 students.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Entrepreneurship Fellows will receive a $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Fellows must meet GPA and professionalism requirements to be awarded continuation of their fellowship into the next academic year.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for membership into the School of Entrepreneurship Fellows Program, you must first submit your High Point University undergraduate admissions application. Then, please complete your Entrepreneurship Fellows application through your PantherPage. You may apply to multiple programs, but students are only offered admission into one program.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: JANUARY 15
FINAL DEADLINE: MARCH 1
STUDENTS IN THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM HAVE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO:
n Take leadership and innovation courses as a cohort (colloquium)
n Participate in fellows-only events
n Network with leaders in your discipline
n Provide service to local non-profits
n Travel to discipline specific events or organizations to further your network and knowledge.
MAJORS IN THE CONGDON SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
n Entrepreneurship
n Event Management
n Hospitality Management
n Sales
MINORS:
n Entrepreneurship
n Sales
n Event Management
n Hospitality Management
n Leadership Studies
n Women’s Leadership Development
