2020 WBENC Cummins Grant Application

Grant Application

Applications due by Friday, October 23 at 11:59 PM EST
The WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female Founders is a new funding initiative to invest in the next generation of the fastest growing segment of women-owned businesses – Black female founders.

The grant program will provide up to $6,000 funding awards to Black female entrepreneurs in STEM currently enrolled in college or university, or a recent college or university graduate.

Who Should Apply
- Black female entrepreneurs
- Collegiate level; undergrad, graduate or doctorate; or recent graduate (within the last 6 months)
- Preference will be given to:
  - Businesses in STEM fields
  - Businesses that address a sustainable future
  - A demonstrated need for funds
How it Works
- The grant application period will be open Thursday, October 7 at 5 PM through Friday, October 23 at 11:59 PM EST.
- WBENC and Cummins will review all grant applications and determine awards based on specific scoring criteria and demonstrated need.
- Grant awardees will be announced on November 12, 2020.
- WBENC and Cummins will host a special webinar event to announce the grant awardees.
Questions?

Contact us at nextgen@wbenc.org.
Name:*

First NameMiddle InitialLast Name
Age Range

Under 1818 to 2021 to 2425 – 3435 – 4445 – 5455 – 6465 or over
Do you identify as Black?*

YesNo
Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone:*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail Address:*
College or University currently enrolled:*
Are you enrolled Full-Time, Part-Time, or a recent graduate (within the last 6 months)?*

Full-TimePart-TimeRecent Graduate
Year in school:*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorEnrolled in a Masters degree programEnrolled in a PhD degree programAssociate degree recipient as of June 2020Bachelor degree recipient as of June 2020Graduate degree recipient as of June 2020
Expected Graduation Date:*

MonthDayYear
Undergraduate Major:*
Undergraduate Minor: (if applicable)
Graduate field of study:
Are you currently the owner, founder or controlling shareholder of a company and principle responsible for its operation? *

YesNo
Do you or does your company currently have a patent or pending patent? *

PatentPending PatentCurrently do not have a patent or pending patent
What is the name of your company?*
When did your company begin operations?*

MonthDayYear
Date
What is your company's website?*
If you do not have a company website please put N/A.
What is your company LinkedIn page?*
type n/a if not applicable
What is your company Facebook page?*
type n/a if not applicable
What is your company Twitter handle?*
type n/a if not applicable
What is your company Instagram handle?*
type n/a if not applicable
What other social platforms is your company on?*
type n/a if not applicable
Statement of Purpose: "Why should I be awarded a WBENC Cummins Grant?"*

0/3000
Share a 1 minute video elevator pitch about your venture. (Provide a YouTube, Google Drive, or DropBox link here.)*
Note: Viewing must be enabled on the link. Broken links will not be accepted.
If awarded the WBENC Cummins Grant, how will you use the money to grow your business? *

0/3000
How is your business addressing a sustainable future? *

0/3000
Please upload your current Resume/CV*

Upload a File

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What is your personal LinkedIn page?*
type n/a if not applicable
How did you hear about the WBENC Cummins Grant for Black Student Female Founders?*

College or University CommunicationStudent Organization CommunicationSocial MediaInternet SearchWBENC-Certified WBEWBENC Corporate or Government MemberWBENC Regional Partner OrganizationOther
I hereby certifying that the above statementsare true and correct to the best of my knowledge.*

YesNo
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