Entrepreneurial rigor
Candidates immerse themselves in Lubin entrepreneurship coursework, pitch labs, and faculty mentorship while sustaining the required GPA.
Pace University partnership
The Chahal Family Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship
Two annual merit awards honoring undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship students in Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.
Management majors who declare the entrepreneurship concentration and maintain the GPA benchmark can pursue this distinction through a faculty-led selection process.
Why we created it
Celebrating Lubin entrepreneurs who pair discipline with daring.
The Chahal Family Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship was established to spotlight Pace University management students who show both scholastic strength and entrepreneurial initiative. Today the program is jointly stewarded by the Foundation and faculty leaders inside the Lubin School of Business.
Annual recognition for one undergraduate and one graduate management student
Focus on entrepreneurs pursuing the Lubin entrepreneurship concentrations
Faculty-led selection process approved by the Dean of the Lubin School of Business
Program pillars
What sets the scholarship apart.
Community impact
Awardees often lead student ventures, clubs, and community initiatives that extend Pace’s entrepreneurial mindset beyond campus.
Global perspective
Recognition connects scholars to alumni, operators, and Foundation partners who champion bold, ethical entrepreneurship.
Official scholarship guidelines
Key facts for the 2025 award cycle.
The Chahal Family Entrepreneurial Endowed Scholarship is administered by Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. Requirements below reflect the official criteria shared by Pace for the upcoming cycle.
Award structure
- Two annual awards: one undergraduate and one graduate management student.
- Merit-based recognition; financial need is not a requirement.
- Award amounts vary each cycle based on the endowed fund.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate candidates: management majors in junior or senior year who have declared the entrepreneurship concentration.
- Graduate candidates: management majors who have declared the entrepreneurial studies concentration.
- All applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Selection process
- Applications reviewed by a committee of three: the entrepreneurship program director plus two faculty members.
- Final recommendations require approval from the Dean of the Lubin School of Business.
- The committee defines the application timeline; the 2025 deadline is November 18, 2025.
Application roadmap
A timeline that keeps candidates on pace.
Scholarship milestones run from summer preparation through dean approval. Use the timeline below to plan deliverables well before the November deadline.
Spring + Summer 2025 preparation
May–Aug 2025Meet with entrepreneurship faculty, confirm concentration declarations, and gather venture or leadership highlights that demonstrate impact.
Application materials released
September 2025The entrepreneurship program director announces required essays, recommendations, and supporting documents to eligible management majors.
Submission window closes
18 Nov 2025Complete packet due to the faculty committee by the published deadline. Late submissions are not considered.
Committee review + dean approval
Nov–Dec 2025Faculty panel interviews finalists as needed and forwards its recommendation to the Dean of the Lubin School of Business for final approval.
Prep checklist
Stay ahead of the deadline.
Pair the timeline with a compact checklist so you never scramble the week of submission. Capture proof points early and keep stakeholders aligned.
- Update venture achievements, leadership roles, and measurable impact for your personal statement.
- Secure recommendations from faculty or mentors who can speak to your entrepreneurial initiative.
- Collect financials, pitch decks, or press that underline momentum and responsibility.
Reminder
Share drafts with mentors by Oct 28.
Touchpoint
Book committee Q&A during office hours.
Alumni outcomes
Scholarship alumni building what’s next.
The inaugural Pace University scholars turned opportunity into operating careers. Their trajectories guide how we mentor every new cohort.
Emma Jacquemart-Simonen
Privacy Program Manager, Meta
MBA Candidate, Pace University NYC • 2013 Scholar
Jesse Loverro
Project Manager, J Pilla Group
BBA Candidate, Pace University Pleasantville • 2013 Scholar
Akshay Shah
Business Development, Milana Kreations
MBA, Pace University Lubin School of Business • 2016 Scholar
Alexa McKenna
Manager, Alter Domus
BBA in Management Entrepreneurship, Pace University • 2017 Scholar
Emre Turhan
Consultant, Capgemini Invent
Dezer Research Fellow, Pace Entrepreneurship Lab • 2018 Scholar
Why it matters
Merit recognition keeps entrepreneurial talent on pace.
Entrepreneurship students balance rigorous coursework, venture experimentation, and leadership duties. A named scholarship signals that Pace values that blend of ambition and discipline, inspiring recipients to keep pushing their ideas forward.
The selection committee—entrepreneurship program director plus two faculty members—identifies students who blend academic excellence, entrepreneurial initiative, and ethical leadership before forwarding recommendations to the Dean of the Lubin School of Business.
As the scholarship continues, the Foundation and Pace remain aligned on one goal: keep Lubin’s entrepreneurs visible, motivated, and connected to mentors who champion bold ideas.
How to apply
Key dates and next steps for 2025.
Pace University’s entrepreneurship program communicates the official application materials each fall. Eligible management majors should prepare early so they can submit a complete packet ahead of the committee’s deadline.
DeadlineNovember 18, 2025
- Verify you meet the eligibility criteria: management major, entrepreneurship concentration, minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Watch for the application call from the entrepreneurship program director outlining required materials.
- Submit all documents by November 18, 2025—the committee’s deadline for this award cycle.
- Participate in committee conversations or interviews before final dean approval.
Questions? Connect with the Lubin School entrepreneurship program or email scholarships@chahalfoundation.org for coordination with the Foundation.
Your move
Help Pace entrepreneurship students keep building.
Donate
Support the endowed fund and programming that spotlight Pace entrepreneurship students.
Take actionVolunteer
Offer mentorship, guest lectures, or experiential learning opportunities for entrepreneurship students.
Take actionPartner
Collaborate with Pace and the Foundation to expand entrepreneurship initiatives and events.
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