Applications are now open for the Francis Holland Alumni Association Business Enterprise Award 2025.

From early-stage start-ups to established small businesses, the FHS Alumni Association is awarding up to £10,000 to support fellow Old Girls in business with the 2025 Business Enterprise Award for 2025.

Francis Holland School Alumni Association are delighted to announce the launch of the third Business Enterprise Award. This grant is intended for Old Girls to support fellow alumni in business and entrepreneurship. The value of the award(s) is up to £10,000.

To find out more about the award and how it benefitted past winners, watch the film, below:

The grant may be awarded to one business or split among several. Applications will be considered from very early-stage start-ups to established small businesses. The application process comprises two-stages: the first stage is to submit the application form, which requires details of your business and how you intend to spend the award. The second stage will require a business plan with financial history and projections, more detailed due diligence, and reference checks. There will be a panel interviews with the judging committee.

Closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Applications will be judged by a business committee of Old Girls; finalists will then proceed to second stage, and the Award winner(s) announced early in early December 2025. The Winner is required to also attend OGS Birthday drinks in March (date TBC) and do a small presentation.

If you wish to apply, please complete the application form, here.