The Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Entrepreneurial Studies Scholarship program was created to provide financial support to students who aspire to start a business or who own a business and seek additional knowledge. Scholarship funds may be used to pay for tuition, fees, books and required course materials for both credit and noncredit courses. There is a lifetime maximum award of $10,000.

All students: credit, noncredit, full-time, or part-time; in any academic program of study may apply.

To apply, complete the ESI Scholarship Application Form,^PDF complete the Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form^PDF and submit 2 references. Contact ESI at 410-777-2066 with questions about this scholarship. Contact student financial services at 410-777-2330 with questions about the FAFSA form.

Applications deadlines for 2009-2010 school year:

• November 30, 2009
• December 17, 2009