Luke Johnson

Scholarship for Entrepreneurs

Fueling the Ambitions of Future Business Leaders from Scottsdale and Beyond.

Scholarship Overview

The Luke Johnson Scholarship for Entrepreneurs provides a $1,000 award to undergraduate students who are passionate about entrepreneurship and driven to create a positive impact through innovative business ventures. Established by Scottsdale-based entrepreneur Luke Johnson, this scholarship is aimed at students with a desire to shape the future of business. Through an essay contest, Luke hopes to support and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, encouraging them to explore their potential, enhance their skills, and pursue their dreams.

Criteria

Applicants for the Luke Johnson Scholarship for Entrepreneurs must be enrolled as undergraduate students in an accredited U.S. college or university. Candidates should be on a career path toward entrepreneurship, whether through studies in business, innovation, or related fields. As part of the application, students must submit an original essay in response to the following prompt:

Essay Prompt: Describe a problem you’ve identified in your community or industry that you believe can be addressed through entrepreneurial innovation. How would you design and launch a venture to solve this issue, and what impact do you hope to achieve?

Essays will be evaluated on originality, clarity of thought, feasibility of the proposed solution, and the applicant’s passion for entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

To apply for the Luke Johnson Scholarship for Entrepreneurs, students must submit the following materials:

  1. Completed application form
  2. Proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university
  3. Original essay (500-750 words) responding to the provided prompt

All applications and supporting documents should be sent via email to [email protected] with the subject line “Luke Johnson Scholarship Application.” Applications must be submitted by the deadline listed on the scholarship website, and late submissions will not be considered.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your entrepreneurial journey and gain support from a seasoned Scottsdale entrepreneur dedicated to fostering new talent in business.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is September 15, 2025.

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on October 15, 2025.

How to Apply

Write Your Essay: Prepare an original essay of 500-800 words in response to the essay prompt provided in the “Criteria” section above. Your essay should reflect your entrepreneurial goals, vision, and the ways you plan to make an impact in the field. Demonstrate your passion, creativity, and commitment to entrepreneurship.

Submit Your Application: Once you have completed your essay and application form, email them as attachments to [email protected]. Please include “Luke Johnson Scholarship Application” in the subject line of your email.

Review and Confirmation: After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your materials. If any additional information is needed, we will contact you promptly.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA