Earlier today I blogged about two young military veterans who have taken their military knowledge and started a business. With that on mind, I came across this scholarship program for young entrepreneurs. It’s by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation’s youth of the critical role that private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in the building of America. Since 2003, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded over 2,400 scholarships to graduating high school seniors totaling more than $2.5 million.

If you know someone who meets the criteria, be sure to let them know. We need to encourage young people to grab everything the free enterprise system has to offer.

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.