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Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
$5,000 support for student entrepreneurs
Last Update: June 1, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This program provides a $5,000 award to support post-secondary students building and operating a business while studying. It is intended for entrepreneurial projects and applications that showcase initiative, leadership, community involvement, and a clear vision for entrepreneurship.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Start a business
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Operating a business or venture in Canada while studying.
- Launching a social enterprise or impactful project.
Documents Needed
- Short essay or video about your vision for entrepreneurship.
- Supporting materials uploaded through the online application form.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students at Canadian colleges and universities.
- Student entrepreneurs running an active business.
- Applicants launching a social enterprise or impactful project.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Entrepreneurial initiative.
- Leadership and creativity.
- Community involvement.
- Clear vision for entrepreneurship.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm enrollment or acceptance in a Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Review the scholarship criteria before starting the application.
- Step 2: Complete the online form
- Fill out the secure application form.
- Share your story and entrepreneurial background.
- Step 3: Upload supporting materials
- Submit the required essay or video.
- Provide any additional supporting materials requested in the form.
- Step 4: Submit and await confirmation
- Send the application through the online portal.
- Look for the confirmation email after submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the selection committee.
- Applicants receive a confirmation email once submission is complete.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Program
What is the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship?
This program provides a $5,000 award to support post-secondary students building and operating a business while studying. It is intended for entrepreneurial projects and applications that showcase initiative, leadership, community involvement, and a clear vision for entrepreneurship.
How much funding can be received?
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian post-secondary student
Entrepreneurial initiative and leadership
Essay or video submission required
What expenses are eligible under Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship?
Operating a business or venture in Canada while studying.
Launching a social enterprise or impactful project.
Who can I contact for more information about the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship?
You can contact Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship available?
The Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship program is available across Canada.
Is the Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Thomas Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship is a Grant and Funding