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Welcome to the IEF Scholarship Program Application!

Welcome to the IEF Scholarship Program Application!

Apply now to get free access to financial literacy & investment readiness programming designed to get equity-deserving founders more money more often. Scholarship cohorts are accepted on a rolling basis, based on funding. Acceptances are sent out on a first-come-first-served basis, based on scholarship eligibility criteria. 
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        If you heard about us from a CanWCC Member, please tell us their name in 'Other' so we can say thanks!
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        Select all that apply.
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        The Summer Cohort is in English from July - November 2024. The Fall Cohort is in English and French from September 2024 - February 2025.
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        How far along in the planning and development stage are you and/or your team? This program is not designed for business owners who are still figuring out core elements of their business plan. If you are uncertain how to answer this question, answer 'No'.
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        What is this question asking? Do you have a set of financial statements and/or projections to show a prospective investor or lender? If you don't have this on hand, can you assemble this information?
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        We know that women are still told their husband needs to co-sign their loan, and we hate it! We ask this to learn more about how marital status impacts business financing for women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
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