Francis Holland School Alumni Association are delighted to announce the launch of the second 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.

Last year’s winners were alumnae Alice de Muller, Nour Yakoob, and Natalija Jovasevic. To find out more about the award and how it benefitted them, 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 also be a panel interview with the judging committee.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st March 2023. 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 summer 2023.

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