The Virga Family Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled at the University as a full-time undergraduate student, and must have an interest and vision to be an entrepreneur

Applicant must be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior in good standing with the University

The applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to be eligible

Each recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship award

The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient maintains eligibility. Recipients are eligible to receive the scholarship for four years if entering as a freshman, three years if entering as a sophomore, two years if entering as a junior, and one year if entering as a senior.

The student may be required to submit:

• A resume;

• A letter of recommendation from a former teacher, boss, or mentor; and

• An essay explaining the student‰Ûªs business plan or entrepreneurship goal, their passion for entrepreneurship, how entrepreneurship has a positive impact on the economy or society, and why the student feels they deserve the support of the scholarship

The recipients may be asked to attend an annual lunch or other gatherings with other Scholarship recipients to meet with the Donors.

Scholarship awards will provide funding for tuition, textbooks, fees, and housing, and other items included in the cost of education