The Joseph Zukin Jr. Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in America will be awarded to any student – graduate or undergraduate – whose academic record and community activities reflect the entrepreneurial spirit demonstrated by Mr. Zukin in his lifetime.
Scholarship Details
- Established in 2021 in honor of Joseph Zukin Jr.
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
- Selection based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement
- Special consideration given to students from marginalized or underrepresented communities
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an undergraduate or graduate student
- Must demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation
- Must show academic achievement and community involvement
- Must demonstrate financial need
- Applicants from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application.
- Submit an additional essay describing entrepreneurial qualities, goals, and community impact.
- Provide a written reference or recommendation letter.
- Submit all required academic and financial documentation.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the stated deadline.
The Joseph Zukin Jr. Educational Opportunity Scholarship was established in 2021 to recognize the work ethic and commitment to community engagement that were hallmarks of the life of Joseph Zukin Jr., who was inducted into the OAAA Hall of Fame in 2013. His career in out of home advertising began in 1968. Prior to his death in 2018, Mr. Zukin built a small out of home company into Meadow Outdoor Advertising that owned billboards in four states.
