APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of November, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition at Rider University is designed to recognize and promote exceptional effort, skill, and creativity among high school students (US citizens and permanent residents only). The winner of the senior pitch competition with the most innovative business idea receives a four-year, full tuition scholarship to Rider University.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for the Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition, you must;
i. Be a US high school sophomore, junior, or senior
Students compete in two divisions; sophomores and juniors compete in the lower division and seniors compete in the higher division.
ii. Present a business idea that is innovative and creative
Value of Scholarship:
The Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition Prizes are as follows;
Senior Division:
• 1st Place: 4-year, full-tuition scholarship* + a plaque + a trophy for your high school
• 2nd Place:$500 gift card + plaque
• 3rd Place: $250 gift card + plaque
*Scholarship is to attend Rider University and is contingent upon the student being accepted at Rider University, and continuing as a Rider student in good standing.
Sophomore/Junior Division
• 1st Place: $750 + plaque + trophy for your high school + automatic entrance to the finals when you are a senior*
• 2nd Place: $250 + plaque
• 3rd Place: $150 + plaque
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete the Norm Brodsky Competition application form, November 15, 2023* (applications submitted after the 11:59 pm deadline will be entered into next year's competition)
*Rising high school seniors must apply to the University by the Early Action deadline of November 15 in order to be eligible for the live finale.
ii. A set of judges review all entries. The top five entries in each division will be invited to present their business concept at Rider University before a panel of judges. Scores will then be totaled to determine final placement.
iii. If you are a finalist in the senior division and are coming from beyond the local area, Rider University will provide transportation and lodging for the senior finalist. Rider does not want distance to deter a senior from entering the competition.
iv. Final placement and awards will be announced at the banquet following the live finale scheduled for February 3, 2024
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Rider Norm Brodsky Business Concept Competition Page.