Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Y.E.S. Young Entrepreneur Scholarship

Calling All Young Entrepreneurs

Do you know of a youth or an individual wanting to start a small business? Lawn service, babysitting, tutoring, pet sitter, dog walker, website, or washing cars are a few examples of businesses you can do, but not limited to. We want to help you pursue your dream.

If you are age 8-20 years old we’d like to help you pursue your dream this summer by providing our Young Entrepreneur Scholarship (Y.E.S) with sponsorships up to a total of $2,000 will be awarded.

Contestants must reside in Yellowstone County.
Contestants must between the ages of 8 and 20.
Contestants will be judged based on a review of their business plan and presentation of their business plan.
Deadline for contest entries is May 9th, 2025
Entries may be e-mailed to matt@mattthepainter.com.
Finalists will be notified by May 14th, 2025 and invited to present their business to the Y.E.S. Committee on May, 17th, 2025.
Winners will be notified by May 21st, 2025.
$2,000.00 in scholarship money will be awarded.
Business plan can be based on an existing business, new business or idea.
Grants must be used to further the business or business idea.

Name*
First Last
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Age:*
What is the name of your business?*
What do you sell?*
What’s cool about your business?*
How will people know about your business?*
Who are your customers?*
How much do you charge?*
How much money do you need to get started or to grow your business?*
Why should you be picked to get the prize money?*
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