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『柯如甦博士新世代創業獎學金』
2005

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Dr. Denny Ko Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship

Program Overview

  • Dr. Denny Ko Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship program is sponsored by Southern California Monte Jade Association (SCMJ).  This program was established in October 2003 by the family of Dr. Ko and SCMJ Board of Directors, in remembrance of Dr. Ko, who served as one of SCMJ’s co-founders and Advisory Board Directors.

  • This program is dedicated to Dr. Ko in recognition for (1) his life long dedication to various scientific and high-tech research and product development; and (2) his vision and contributions in promoting venture capital investments, international business and management consulting services to many Pacific Rim Chinese communities.

  • The goal of this program is to promote leadership and entrepreneurship in young students.  It also aims to help address the importance of education.

 

Applicant Eligibility

  • This program is open to the general public. 

  • The applicant should be a college bound high school senior or a full time undergraduate/graduate school student in the US. 

  • The applicant should demonstrate excellent academic achievement and extracurricular activities.

  • A minimum of 3.25 cumulative or current school year GPA is required.

  • This scholarship is not renewable to prior recipients.

 

Application process

  • Application deadline is December 31, 2004.

  • Application Form Download

  • Applicant should submit the following documents in one envelope to the address stated in the application form:

  1. Completed application form, signed and dated.

  2. A typed essay.  Please refer to essay topic section in this document for more essay information.

  3. An official transcript showing GPA records.

  4. One recommendation letter from a non-family member.

  5. Applicant with financial needs should include a copy of official document, such as FAFSA or equivalent document.

  • A softcopy (e-file) of the above documents attached with email is also acceptable and highly encouraged.

Winner selection and Award ceremony

  • The number of winners has been preliminarily set for 3-5 persons.  The award amount is estimated in the range of 1,000 to 2,000.  

  • An in-person or phone interview will be conducted if necessary. 

  • Special consideration will be given to students who have demonstrated financial need. For proof document, please refer to application process section for details.  

  • Winners will be announced by Feb. 2005.  The official notification will be sent to individual winner and made public through local media.

  • Time and place for the winner award ceremony is to be determined.

Essay topic

 

There are two essay topics – one for high school and one for undergraduate/graduate school students.  Please complete the appropriate essay topic on separated page(s).  Essay should be typed and double spaced, using a 10-12 point font.  

 

High School Applicants: 

Although there are many different types of entrepreneurs, successful entrepreneurs tend to share certain traits.  Discuss what you think are the most important characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and explain how you demonstrate those characteristics.  You may also refer to how you have or will utilize those characteristics to be an entrepreneur in the future.  The essay should be two – three pages.

 

Undergraduate/Graduate School Applicants:

A solid business plan is a key factor in the success of a business.  The idea, the rationale or need for the business, and the start-up team are all essential parts of a good business plan.  In a two – four page essay, please develop a mini-business plan.  There is no need to include numbers or specific data. Lack of business experience or hard research will not be counted against applicants.  Focus on entrepreneurial thinking and communication.  Your mini-business plan should include the following:

  • An explanation and description of the product or service your company will provide.  It can be something completely new or an improvement or variation on an existing product/service.

  • A brief rationale for why this business is needed and why it will succeed.

  • Your marketing ideas on how to identify the target audience; how to reach them and to promote your service or product to them.

  • A description of the type of people you would have on the start-up team.  You do not need to have specific names; a specific description of the skills and strengths of each person is acceptable. 

 
Information Inquiry and question
  • For more information regarding to this program, please contact either Wynne or Lou.

 

SCMJ is an equal opportunity organization.  SCMJ does not discriminate against anyone, including but not limited to on the basis of gender, race, age, handicap, and sexual orientation.