Scholarship

Dr. Denny Ko Future Entrepreneurs Scholarship program is sponsored by the Southern California Monte Jade Science & Technology Association (SCMJ). 

The family of Dr. Ko and the SCMJ board of directors established this scholarship in October 2003, in remembrance of Dr. Ko who served as one of SCMJ’s co-founders and advisory board members.

This scholarship is dedicated to Dr. Ko in recognition of  the following:

1) Dr. Ko’s lifelong dedication to scientific and  high technology research and product development; and
2) Dr. Ko’s vision and contributions in promoting venture capital investments, international business and management consulting services to many Pacific Rim communities.

One of the primary purposes of this program is to foster leadership and entrepreneurship in students.

Application for 2012 Scholarship

Important Deadline

APPLICATION PERIOD: January 1 – February 28, 2012

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: April 2, 2012

SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT CEREMONY: 12 PM, April 7, 2012

(Almansor Court: 700 South Almansor Street, Alhambra, CA 91801-4552)

Scholarship Amout

All Finalists will receive at least $100 with Winner(s) receiving up to $2000.                                                                                                                                      

Topics

For College Undergraduates or College Graduate Students, your topic is: 

Prepare a business plan to start a small business with less than $10,000.  Include discussion on the following:  type of business, budget, marketing plan, and 1 year expectation.

For High School Seniors, your topic is: 

Prepare a speech you would give to an incoming high school student on what he or she should do to prepare himself/herself to become an entrepreneur.

Please send your question to scholarship@scmj.org

Please download the application here.