Raymond and Judy Smilor Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship

The Raymond and Judy Smilor Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship benefits undergraduate students currently enrolled in the Neeley School of Business, who demonstrate the skills, attitudes and behaviors of value-centered entrepreneurs. Applicants should exhibit an entrepreneurial mind-set in pursuing opportunity, a passion to make a positive difference in their own life and in the lives of others, and a willingness to work hard to achieve a worthy purpose.

Award
Varies
Deadline
09/22/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide your major(s)
  2. Provide your minor(s)
  3. Upload an essay, no more than 1 page single-spaced, describing your development as an entrepreneur.
  4. Authorize and Release Statement
    • 1. I confirm the information I provide on this form, as well as my education record, financial and FAFSA, TASFA or CSS data, can be shared with the Scholarship Selection Committee and scholarship providers for the application, award, and/or administration of institutional aid programs, or for the purpose of assisting me in applying for and receiving financial assistance for any component of my cost of attendance. I authorize release of personally identifiable information protected by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended) as applicable for application, award and administration of all scholarship opportunities through this process. For further questions please call 817-257-7858.
    • 2. Full Name
    • 3. Authorization Date