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James R. Pearcey Award for Entrepreneurship

ByMaurice

Amount:

$10,000

Type of Program:

Competition

Description:

The James R. Pearcey Award for Entrepreneurship celebrates entrepreneurial spirit. 

Comments on Funding:

Funding is an award of $10,000.

When It Ends:

Ongoing

Deadline:

Next deadlines to be determined

Eligibility:

The applicant must:

  • be an undergraduate student in the Faculty of Business Administration in any academic year;
  • be in clear academic standing (though academic performance may be considered);
  • show clear evidence of a significant propensity toward entrepreneurial activities and study.

Application Steps:

Applicants can apply either by:

1

submitting a business plan to busihelp@mun.ca;

2

or by submitting an essay to busihelp@mun.ca.

Documentation Needed: 

Applicants:

  1. 1
    must submit either a business plan or an essay;
  2. 2
    may submit other supporting documentation such as letters of reference, a resume or curriculum vitae.

Other Things to Note:

Applications closed on February 4, 2022. Check the website for updates. 

Program Contact:

James R. Pearcey Award for Entrepreneurship | Faculty of Business Administration | Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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