SCHOHARIE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Tina Wellman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is now open for applications, offering a one-time award of $1,000 to undergraduate students pursuing entrepreneurial dreams. The scholarship, founded by renowned healthcare and biotech leader Tina Wellman, aims to inspire and support the next generation of innovators who are ready to tackle real-world problems through business solutions. With a long-standing reputation for her visionary leadership, Tina Wellman’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship continues through this transformative initiative.

The Scholarship Overview

The Tina Wellman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is designed to provide financial assistance and recognition to undergraduate students currently enrolled in accredited universities or colleges. The scholarship is open to students pursuing degrees in fields that support entrepreneurial paths, such as Business, Marketing, Technology, and other related disciplines. The initiative reflects Tina Wellman’s personal passion for entrepreneurship and her desire to help young innovators develop practical skills that can turn vision into action.

Applicants must submit a 1,000-word original essay on the topic: “What’s the Next Big Idea? Describe an innovative business concept that could solve a real-world problem and explain how you would bring this idea to life as an entrepreneur.” The essay should demonstrate creativity, critical thinking, and a clear, actionable plan to develop the proposed business idea into a successful venture.

The deadline for submission is August 15, 2025, and the winner will be announced on September 15, 2025.