Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Award

Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Awards

• US$25,000 for one academic year (8 months)
• Grants begin in September 2025
• Fulbright Canada Program Officer, Recruitment
• Applicants who will have a Ph.D. in hand at the time they would take up the award, should instead apply to the Fulbright Scholar Program.
• Residential academic exchange entails living in the United States for the duration of the grant. Virtual programs are not endorsed.
• Grantees are expected to use the award to cover necessary expenses such as housing, travel, school fees and other academic expenditures.
• Fulbright enrichment opportunities are also available on a competitive basis.

Description

The Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Award is an opportunity for graduate students to combine academic pursuits with entrepreneurial endeavours. This award, part of the Fulbright Canada Entrepreneurship Initiative (FCEI), supports the first year of graduate study at a host institution in the United States while providing comprehensive resources to transform innovative ideas into entrepreneurial realities.

The Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Award aims to equip aspiring student entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed, fostering positive social and economic change through innovative solutions.

This award is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to gain invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial process, learn from industry leaders, and connect with the global Fulbright network while pursuing their academic goals.

Benefits

Awardees will benefit from both the academic support of the Fulbright Canada Graduate Student Award and the entrepreneurial resources of the FCEI:

• Entrepreneurial Support: Receive ongoing entrepreneurial guidance from StartupScience.IO.
• Accelerator Access: Gain entry to Alacrity Canada’s accelerator program offering startups vital support, resources, and mentorship.
• Project Endorsement: Tap into the expertise and networks of venture capitalists.
• Hands-on Experience: Learn the practical application of entrepreneurial skills, guiding students from ideation to commercialization of their projects.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Canadian graduate students who are planning to enroll in a graduate program in the United States, graduate students enrolled in a Canadian graduate program who plan to conduct field work in the United States, or early career independent researchers who have innovative ideas with potential for significant social impact.

Applicants must also meet the Fulbright Canada Student Award eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Create an online application for the Fulbright Canada Student Award.

Select the Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Award when completing your application.

Include a paragraph in your project statement to show your interest in applying for the Fulbright Canada Student Entrepreneurship Award.

Entrepreneurship Paragraph Guidelines

• Explain the significance and relevance of your project to the field of entrepreneurship.
• How do you expect the Entrepreneurship Initiative will impact you personally and professionally?
• How do you plan to collaborate with institutions, organizations, or entrepreneurs during your residency?
• What resources and support you will need from the FCEI to complete your project?

Important dates

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Awards for Canadian Students