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The James Ian Gray Scholarship in Entrepreneurial Studies, administered by the MSU Innovation Center, supports the exceptional qualities of entrepreneurship among students.

Named in honor of Dr. James Ian Gray, who spearheaded the establishment of the Innovation Center and served as Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at MSU for nearly a decade. This scholarship aims to empower students who exhibit a keen interest, aptitude, and passion for entrepreneurial endeavors.

This scholarship offers recognition and support to undergraduate students who demonstrate exceptional dedication to pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities and education during their academic journey at MSU.

 

 

ELIGIBILITY

To be considered for the James Ian Gray Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Studies, undergraduate student recipients will be nominated by entrepreneurship faculty and staff at Michigan State University based on the following criteria:

a). A student in good academic standing at Michigan State University.
b). Engaged in entrepreneurship programming (Venture Creation program, Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, WE/EA, etc.)

 

 

PAST RECIPIENTS


2017

ZOE ZAPPITELL

College of Communication Arts & Sciences

2018

ALEX MARX

College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

2019

MALIK JACKSON

College of Engineering


2020

BRIANNA MAKARIC

College of Communication Arts & Sciences

2021

ETHAN HOPP

College of Engineering

2021

BRENDAN WANG

Eli Broad College of Business


2022

MADISON MARSH

Eli Broad College of Business

2023

CHRISTIAN NDERU

College of Arts & Letters

DR. JAMES IAN GRAY

James Ian Gray spearheaded the creation of the Innovation Center and served as Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies at MSU for nearly a decade.

DON ANDERSON