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Award, Deadline & Eligibility

Award Amount
$1,000

Awarded to one qualifying applicant.

Deadline
Oct 31, 2027

All materials due by 11:59 PM.

Eligibility
Enrolled

You must be confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline.

Time Remaining to Apply

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400–600 Words

Write a 400–600 word essay answering the question below:

Entrepreneurs rarely succeed without facing failure first. Describe a time you faced a significant setback, whether in business, academics, or another pursuit, and explain what you learned from it and how it shaped your approach moving forward.

What We're Looking For

  • A specific, real setback — not a hypothetical
  • What you learned, in your own words
  • How it changed your approach moving forward

Frequently Asked Questions

Any student who is confirmed and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program by the scholarship deadline is eligible to apply.
A 400–600 word response to the essay prompt: describe a significant setback you faced, what you learned from it, and how it shaped your approach moving forward.
Complete the application form on the Apply Now page and include your essay response. Applications are reviewed after the submission deadline.
No. The Dennis Herrera Scholarship is a philanthropic initiative and is not an offer, solicitation, or promotion of any investment product or service.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application and essay before October 31, 2027.

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