Award-winning Coventry University is to offer 30 Enterprise
Scholarships to students looking to go to university next year
(2010/11).
Coventry was named "Enterprising University of the Year" on
Friday at the Midlands Business Awards 2010.
The scholarships are worth £4,500 over three years and
aimed at students who wish to start up their own business and can
demonstrate that they have been actively involved in young
enterprise at college or sixth form.
Over the past three years, Coventry University has helped more
than 30 students from a wide range of backgrounds to start, grow
and develop their businesses.
Matthew Perkins, currently a third year scholarship student
said: "When I came to Coventry University I was awarded an
Enterprise Scholarship which has been renewed each of my three
academic years. The scholarship fund was a great help in the early
days when I was starting my businesses. I have continued to invest
the funds each year in the businesses and it has helped me to
develop and grow them in a way which would not have been possible
without a scholarship.
"The advice and support available from the University has been
as valuable as the funding."
Coventry University has a reputation for supporting new student
business ventures having previously been Highly Commended and short
listed at the Times Higher awards in 2008 and 2009 for the
Entrepreneurial University of the year.
Dr Joan Lockyer, Principal Lecture at the Institute of Applied
Entrepreneurship, said: "Coventry University has created an
environment in which students can develop and explore their
creativity and enterprise skills.
"The financial support provided through the scholarship scheme
and the other support mechanisms we offer can provide the kick
start needed to bring a great idea into reality".
The Institute of Applied Entrepreneurship at Coventry University
(IAE) is home to all enterprise and entrepreneurship activities at
Coventry University. The Institute offers the region - and its
students, graduates and staff - a broad range of entrepreneurial
support and services for every level and stage of business start-up
and growth.
The BA/BSc degrees in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship offer a
unique combination of theoretical content and advice from
experienced entrepreneurs and the opportunity to start an
individual or group venture. The students on the course can enhance
their skills and experience the real world of business.