Last date
10/04/2026
Reward
2,099,577
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
MUSSER FELLOWSHIP IN ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
1. The Warren V. Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies was created to help support full-time and half-time graduate students who enrol in a Penn State Great Valley campus-based program. 2. The fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs who wish to increase their business knowledge and skills, and individuals who are passionate about starting their own business, leading a start-up company or taking a leadership position in a rapidly-growing new or emerging firm. Particulars Description Name Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies Provided by Penn State Great Valley Purpose Higher Studies
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 10/04/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is April 10, 2026.
Eligibility
A Musser Fellowship of $25,000 is available for full-time students beginning a Great Valley master’s degree. Please note: You must be an admitted student to a Penn State Great Valley resident instruction master's program to apply for a Musser Fellowship. The fellow is expected to: a. Enroll in 12 credits each semester (fall and spring) for the duration of the award b. Maintain at least a 3.5 GPA c. Work alongside faculty and pursue their research interests d. Participate in in co-curricular learning projects, presentations, and various competitions sponsored by the REV-UP Center for Entrepreneurship, part of the Invent Penn State initiative
Award & availability
Stated amount: 2,099,577 Award Amount: For New Students - $25,000 (Rs. 20,99,577.50/-) For Continuing Students - $5,000 (Rs. 4,19,937.63/-) No. Of Scholarship: 10
Application
The award will be applied toward tuition and fees for the fall and spring semesters as long as the student is enrolled in at least six credits in the spring semester. If fewer than six credits are required for spring, the funding will end in the fall. Students who receive the award can re-apply in future academic years. There is no guarantee of continued funding in the future. Accepted students will need to submit the following to apply: a. Your resume b. An essay describing educational plans, career objectives, and entrepreneurial experience c. Contact information for two references
Selection process
To be considered, current students must submit a statement of entrepreneurial purpose. Applicants may be full- or half-time and must have completed at least 12 credits toward an on-campus degree. Other Info
- The Warren V. Musser Fellowship in Entrepreneurial Studies was created to help support full-time and half-time graduate students who enroll in a Penn State Great Valley on-campus program.
- The fellowship is designed for entrepreneurs who wish to increase their business knowledge and skills, and individuals who are passionate about starting their own business, leading a start-up company, or taking a leadership position in a rapidly growing new or emerging firm.
Contact
Telephone: 610-648-3311 Apply Now https://greatvalley.psu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/musser-fellowship-entrepreneurial-studies