EXTENDED - Application Deadline: 2026 Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Student Award
In 2019, the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Student Awards was established. It is intended to recognize outstanding RIT undergraduate or graduate student(s) who have demonstrated the potential to become successful entrepreneurs. All RIT students may apply for the Vanden Brul Student Awards. Three students will be selected each year and the placements will be announced at our annual event. The student award is offered in conjunction with the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, which is presented annually to a business leader in the community who has successfully managed the development of an “emerging” business. These community recipients are intended to become an inspiration for local students.
Students will be awarded the following monetary amounts:
- 1st place - $3,000
- 2nd place - $1,500
- 3rd place - $500
Eligibility for RIT Students
- RIT Students who have demonstrated engagement in entrepreneurial activities
- RIT Students who have successfully managed the development of “emerging” businesses
- RIT Students who have supported the entrepreneurial eco-system at RIT or in Rochester through their engagement in clubs, activities, or other related organizations
Students who wish to enter must provide the following:
- Resume
- Completed application form
- Contact information of three professional references regarding entrepreneurial activities
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