Social Entrepreneur Scholarship
Do you have a venture that is improving your community—or the world? Have you identified a business model that will make a profit and make a positive impact? Are you running a startup that you want to take to its full potential? Do you want to tap into the energy of SOCAP19—and connect with the world’s leading social entrepreneurs, impact investors and thought leaders?
Every year, SOCAP offers scholarships to promising social entrepreneurs. We want your energy and your ideas at the conference! Past SOCAP entrepreneurs have come from over 35 countries on six continents, representing a wide variety of inspiring and innovative ventures.
The scholarship is an amazing opportunity for social entrepreneurs! Scholarship recipients receive support including:
- Free SOCAP19 full conference pass (valued at $1595)
- Free hostel accommodations (limited – prioritized for international entrepreneurs)
- Impact Accelerator @SOCAP – a pre-conference program just for entrepreneurs
- Recognition and high visibility in the SOCAP program
- Mentorship from experienced social impact leaders
These scholarships have awarded. View the list of 130+ social entrepreneur scholarship recipients.
Bush Foundation Scholarship for Social Business Creators
We’re excited to collaborate with the Bush Foundation for a second year to offer a special scholarship opportunity–the SOCAP19 Bush Foundation Scholarship for Social Business Creators. This scholarship is open to business creators based in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
The Bush Foundation is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, and encourages individuals and organizations to think bigger and think differently about what is possible in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota. With the SOCAP18 Bush Foundation Scholarship for Social Business Creators, leaders from these states will have the chance to attend the SOCAP conference, to build valuable connections and stronger networks. We’ll select 25 outstanding business creators who have ideas that will improve their communities and region.
Scholarship recipients will receive the following:
- Free SOCAP19 full conference pass (valued at $1595)
- Roundtrip airfare
- Hotel accommodations
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