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I want to start a
business but don't
have any capital."
To
further encourage and support development of
entrepreneurship, the Entrepreneurs School of Asia
through its "Startup VC! Venture Funds"
program and affiliate institutions will be able to
provide access to venture capital of as much as
Php500,000
to an outstanding and deserving student.
Candidates
must be able to identify an excellent business
opportunity based on original environmental scanning
research and present a comprehensive business plan
for a startup to demonstrate the viability and
significant potential of the venture.
The candidate must also embody ESA's motto of
Entrepreneurs for Society, which must be
incorporated into the business model. The proposed
venture should also be able to make a positive
impact on communities and without posing any threat
to the environment.
This
opportunity applies to those entering the BS
Entrepreneurship program from June 2008 and who
would therefore be setting up their venture in
2010.
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Certain minimum criteria – as set by the Startup VC!
committee – of the BS Entrepreneurship program must
be met.
Startup VC!
Venture Funds
will
support budding
entrepreneurs
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February
23, 2006 - The Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship (“Go
Negosyo”) and the Entrepreneurs School of Asia launched the
Gen-E Presidential Scholarship for Entrepreneurship. The
Gen-E Presidential Scholarship is part of both institutions’
efforts to promote and develop entrepreneurship in the
country.
Those
interested in applying for the scholarship will have to:
1. Complete the Application for Admission form
of E.S.A. (available from the Admissions Office and
Admissions page of this website)
2. Submit two (2) additional essays to support
their scholarship application.
·Essay 1: What does it mean to be a socially responsible entrepreneur?
·Essay 2: Why should I be awarded a Gen-E
Scholarship?
·Essays should be word processed (A4 paper,
double-space, Times New Roman 12 font)
·Each essay should be 3-4 pages in length, and
stapled together
·Place a cover page
with: “Gen-E Scholarship
Application Essays” and the applicant’s name
3. Submit all documents in a sealed manila
envelope by Feb. 9, 2008 (Attn: Gen-E Scholarship
Committee)
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