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Business Scholarship

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Open · closes 31 Jan 2027
Funding

Up to 5 awards of £500 (≈$750)

Deadline

31/01/2027

Stage

Mixed

Overview

Combines entrepreneurial pitch with means-testing — accessible to founders from lower-income backgrounds.

Business & Finance
Low Income
Funding scale: Under £1k
Structure & format

Up to 5 × £500 awards.

Pay & benefits

Up to 5 awards of £500 (≈$750)

Eligibility

UK / US undergraduate or postgraduate students. Requires a business-idea statement plus an explanation of financial need.

Application process

Deadline 31 January 2027; winners announced 26 February 2027.

Why this matters

Combines entrepreneurial pitch with means-testing — accessible to founders from lower-income backgrounds.

Key restrictions

Must combine business idea with demonstrable financial need.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.