Emerging Entrepreneurs Program

What is the Emerging Entrepreneurs Program?

The prestigious St. Mary’s University Greehey School of Business Emerging Entrepreneurs Program enhances students’ professional development and prepares them for outstanding careers as entrepreneurs or small business owners, and to work in startups and innovative corporations.

Emerging Entrepreneurs participate and network in the Greehey School of Business Forum on Entrepreneurship Series; travel to regional, national and international entrepreneurship conferences and pitch competitions; attend entrepreneurial workshops; receive mentoring; and collaborate with the Director of the Meadows Center for Entrepreneurial Studies in additional initiatives.

Scholarship Funding

Participants receive a scholarship of $1,500 each semester, up to a maximum of four years (eight semesters). Participants in the Emerging Entrepreneurs Program receive financial support made possible through the Jesse and Mary Jones Scholarship.

Requirements

Admission into the Emerging Entrepreneurs program is by invitation only. The following are the minimum application requirements:

Cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher (recommended).
Acceptance to St. Mary’s University as a declared major in Management with a track in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, with continued enrollment in this major and track throughout the full duration of the program.
Minors in Entrepreneurship and Innovation are not eligible.
Qualified students will be invited to submit an Emerging Entrepreneur application by April 2, 2026.
Applicants will be notified of a decision no later than April 17, 2026.
Selected applicants must accept or decline the fund offer by May 1, 2026.

Meet our Emerging Entrepreneurs

• Questions?

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  Contact Pamela A. Luna or the Office of Admissions.

  Pamela A. Luna
  210-436-3124
  emergingentrepreneurs@stmarytx.edu

  Office of Admissions
  210-436-3126
  uadm@stmarytx.edu