The InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge 2026 offers a $500 scholarship to female high school students interested in business and entrepreneurship. Applicants must submit a two-page business plan for a product or service. The scholarship aims to support young women pursuing careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders.
The InnovateHERs Scholarship Challenge 2026 invites applications from female high school students globally who are interested in business and entrepreneurship. This scholarship initiative aims to foster and support young women planning to embark on careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders. Participants are required to submit a concise two-page business plan for either a real or hypothetical product or service. The submitted plans will be evaluated based on criteria such as creativity, clarity of concept, feasibility, market understanding, value proposition, financial planning, and presentation. This challenge recognizes the significant contributions women bring to business, including unique perspectives, creative ideas, and dedication. It seeks to address the limited resources available to young women who aspire to start businesses, helping them overcome challenges like stereotypes, biases, and financial hurdles. The scholarship is valued at $500 and is open to any female-identifying high school student with an interest in pursuing business. The initiative highlights the importance of empowering the next generation of female business leaders.
A two-page business plan for a real or hypothetical product or service. The plan should include a business name and concept, product/service description, visual representation (image/design), target market, value proposition, financial plan, implementation plan, and optionally, social impact.
Open to support female students who plan to spend their careers as entrepreneurs and business leaders. Any female-identifying high school student with an interest in pursuing business may apply.