GreenPal Scholarship for Tomorrow's Entrepreneur
Offered by GreenPal
About This Scholarship
GreenPal — the "Uber for lawn care" marketplace — funds a $2,000 scholarship for student entrepreneurs, born from its CEO's own story of starting a mowing business in high school. The award targets students who already run a small business, or who have a concrete plan to launch one while in school, and it is paid out as $500 per semester across four consecutive semesters.
Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or students enrolled in a college business program, with a declared (or planned) major or minor in business, economics, or finance and a 3.5 GPA. The application is an essay of 500-1,000 words about your business or business plan, submitted by email along with a photo.
A candid note: GreenPal's scholarship page is genuinely scrappy — it carries typos and two slightly different date blocks. The primary award block posts a year-stamped November 15, 2026 deadline with the award made by November 30, 2026. The program has a verifiable track record, with named winners listed on the page every year through 2025, so the sloppy copy appears to be cosmetic rather than a red flag — but students should not wait until the last day to submit.
Eligibility
- Graduating high school senior or student currently enrolled in a college business program at an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Declared or planned major or minor in business, economics, or finance
- Currently own or operate a small business, or have a business plan for one you will launch during college
How To Apply
- Write an essay of 500-1,000 words about the small business you run or the business you plan to launch while in school
- Attach a photo of yourself
- Email the essay and photo to [email protected] by November 15, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the GreenPal scholarship paid?
The $2,000 award is distributed as four $500 payments across consecutive semesters rather than as a single lump sum.
Do I need to already own a business to apply?
Not necessarily. You qualify if you currently own or operate a small business, or if you have a real business plan for one you intend to launch while attending college.
What GPA do I need?
A minimum 3.5 GPA, along with a declared or planned major or minor in business, economics, or finance.