FEI Scholarship

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2025!

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Dr Pepper Museum is offering two (2) Free Enterprise Institute (FEI) $5,000 scholarships for students pursuing education in business, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and related fields. The scholarships available are as follows:

Dr Pepper Museum Leadership Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to graduating high school students who are residents of McLennan County.
Financial Need: This scholarship is need-based and awarded to students who demonstrate financial need.
Course of study: Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in Business, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Innovative Technology, Management, or Marketing.

Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute Entrepreneur Scholarship

Eligibility: Open to graduating high school students who are residents of Dallas County or McLennan County.
Financial Need: This scholarship is not need-based and is open to all eligible students regardless of financial background.
Field of Study: Applicants must plan to pursue a course of study in Entrepreneurship and/or Innovative Technology.
Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate entrepreneurial accomplishments, experience, and future goals.

Eligibility:

High school seniors graduating between May and August of 2025.
Attending an accredited two-year or four-year university or college (including TSTC and MCC).
Students who have started their own business are eligible to apply.
Must be a McLennan County resident or a Dallas County resident.
Students will be required to submit a copy of their acceptance letter to the college/university they will be attending before payment is made directly to the college/university.
The application and supporting documents must be submitted in full to be eligible for the award.

Important Deadline:

Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions and correspondence should be directed to Madelyn Fritz, Education & Engagement Manager, at madelyn@drpeppermuseum.com or (254) 757-1024 ex. 129.

To be considered for the above scholarship awards, please complete the application form below. Any supporting documents that cannot be attached here can be emailed to: madelyn@drpeppermuseum.com.

Two male students stand in front of a large "10-2-4" clock dial with their families holding giant checks of $5,000 each. — *Michael Akinnibosun and Ethan Bonow, 2024 FEI Scholarship Winner*s

2025 FEI Scholarship Application

1. BASIC STUDENT INFORMATION

Student Name(Required)

First Last

Student Phone Number(Required)

Student Email(Required)

Parent/Guardian Name(Required)

First Last

Parent/Guardian Name

First Last

Parent/Guardian Phone Number(Required)

Parent/Guardian Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Date of Birth(Required)

County of Residence(Required)

HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY

Current School(Required)

Expected Graduation Date(Required)

Grade Point Average(Required)

Please enter a number from 0 to 5.0.

Dual College Credit Earned (include coursework and hours)(Required)

VOLUNTEER AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Please list your current extracurricular activities including community volunteer work, school clubs, civic activities, private lessons, as well as any offices held or special responsibilities.

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Organization/Activity

Position in organization, if held:

Teacher/Sponsor Email

Use additional space if needed:

List awards or honors:

INTENDED STUDY

List of colleges/universities to which you have applied:

List the institutions to which you have received acceptance at this time:

Name of institution you plan to attend:(Required)

Location of institution (city, state):(Required)

Intended area of study and major:(Required)

List the sources and amounts of any scholarships you are receiving:

Would you like to be considered for the need-based Leadership Scholarship?(Required)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED

Describe your need and the impact that this funding will have on your ability to pursue secondary education. In addition, describe other funding sources that will be used to cover your remaining educational expenses (e.g. student loans, grants, work-study, job, familial support, etc):(Required)

250 WORD MAXIMUM

SHORT ESSAY AND VIDEO

Submit BOTH a short essay (up to 750 words) AND a video (5 minute max length)

Short essay prompt: In your opinion, what is an entrepreneur and how do you embody an entrepreneur in your work? Moving forward, how does entrepreneurism influence your plans for the future?(Required)

750 WORDS MAXIMUM

Short video prompt: We want to know what makes you unique! Tell us about yourself and why you deserve to win this scholarship.

Upload your video here. Clicking on the link will open a new window and you will not lose your place in this form. The video upload link will also be included in your confirmation email.

The filename should include your first and last name.

ATTACHMENTS

Transcript(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

Teacher Nomination Letter(s)(Required)

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Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.