£25,000 scholarship for budding entrepreneurs

The University of Buckingham is launching a new annual scholarship for budding entrepreneurs to study for the innovative BSc in Business Enterprise, an honours degree in which students start and run their own business. The scholarship is provided by the entrepreneur and long time Buckingham donor, Brian Kingham.

The £25,000 Kingham Scholarship for Entrepreneurs will be awarded to the winner of a new business plan and “pitch” competition to be judged by a panel of leading business people and business specialists.

The University of Buckingham’s BSc Business Enterprise programme, the world’s first undergraduate Venture Creation Programme, was launched in 2006. Students not only study, but also develop an idea for a business, prepare a business plan and “pitch” for funding of up to £5,000 “seed-corn” capital.

Brian Kingham commented that: “My many years’ involvement with the University convinces me that Buckingham has the most favourable ethos for enterprising and ambitious young people. I am delighted to be helping in the development of the next generation of entrepreneurs. The fact that Buckingham created this imaginative BSc in Business Enterprise speaks volumes for its support of enterprise and wealth creation. It is the next generation of entrepreneurs who will create the jobs and prosperity on which Britain depends.”

Dr Jane Tapsell, Dean of the Business School said: “We are delighted that Mr Kingham has decided to donate such a large sum to help ensure that young entrepreneurs, who could not otherwise afford to study at a university, can join our unique Business Enterprise programme.”

Anyone interested in this new opportunity is welcome to request an application form by emailing bbe@buckingham.ac.uk.