Pen State University in the USA invites applications for the Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies in the 2020/21 academic session.

The Warren V. Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies was created to help support full-time and half-time graduate students who enrol in a Penn State Great Valley campus-based program.

The fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs who wish to increase their business knowledge and skills, and individuals who are passionate about starting their own business, leading a start-up company, or taking a leadership position in a rapidly-growing new or emerging firm.

Worth of Award

  • A Musser Fellowship of $25,000 is available for full-time students beginning a Great Valley master’s degree.
  • The award will be applied to tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters; any unused portion will be provided to the recipient as a refund.
  • Students who receive the award can re-apply in future academic years. There is no guarantee of continued funding in the future.

Eligibility

The fellow is expected to:

  • Enrol in 12 credits each semester (fall and spring) for the duration of the award
  • Maintain at least a 3.5 GPA
  • Work alongside faculty and pursue their research interests
  • Participate in co-curricular learning projects, presentations, and various competitions sponsored by the REV-UP Center for Entrepreneurship, part of the Invent Penn State initiative

How to Apply

To be considered for the fellowship, complete the application and upload the following:

  • Your resume
  • An essay describing educational plans, career objectives, and entrepreneurial experience
  • Contact information for two reference

Click Here To Apply

Deadline: Application closes June 1, 2020.