Matthew Syken Grant for Entrepreneurs Accepting Applications
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 02, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Matthew Syken Grant for Entrepreneurs has opened its application process, offering a one-time scholarship to support undergraduate students across the United States who are pursuing business ideas or operating active ventures. Founded by corporate and securities attorney Matthew Syken, the grant aims to back young founders at the critical early stages of their entrepreneurial journeys.
Eligible applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college, university, or trade program. They must also have a clear business idea or an active business venture and be a legal resident of the United States. The application process requires a detailed essay of 500 to 750 words, in which applicants must describe their business idea or venture, detailing the problem it solves, who it helps, and the steps already taken to make it a reality. The essay should reflect clear thinking, honest self-reflection, and demonstrated action.
The application deadline is July 15, 2027, and the winner will be announced on August 15, 2027. Interested students can visit the program’s website, MatthewSykenGrant.com, to confirm eligibility and submit their materials.
Matthew Syken, the founder of the grant, brings over two decades of experience as a corporate and securities attorney. He has served as General Counsel to companies in hospitality, manufacturing, and financial services and has guided businesses through mergers, private placements, fundraising, and complex commercial transactions. His own entrepreneurial ventures and teaching experience within the University of California system have shaped his vision for the grant.
The Matthew Syken Grant for Entrepreneurs is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates without geographic restrictions, welcoming applications from students across the country. Syken believes that great businesses often start with a student and an idea that others initially dismiss. The grant exists to identify these students and provide them with the support they need to keep moving forward.
The program’s mission is to make early-stage entrepreneurship more accessible by backing young founders when support is most critical. With no recurring annual awards, the grant aims to change the trajectory of promising young entrepreneurs by providing them with the financial and emotional backing they need to succeed.