Built for Spartans Pairing Creativity, Learning, and Entrepreneurial Action.
The Bradbury Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Excellence supports Michigan State University students who demonstrate strong commitment to entrepreneurship, creativity, and learning by doing. Established in December 2022, this endowed scholarship honors the legacy of Greg Bradbury and his deep belief in the transformative power of entrepreneurship education.
The scholarship is designed to support students in the early stages of creating a venture, including founders in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines who are applying entrepreneurial thinking to real-world challenges.
Who Should Apply
This scholarship is for students who are actively engaged in entrepreneurship education and building momentum around an idea, venture, or creative project. Students who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply. Application deadlines and award details are outlined in the application. Applicants must:
- Be a student in good academic standing at Michigan State University.
- Be engaged in the Minor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation or Venture Creation Program.
About the Donor
Drawbridge, Inc. Board of Directors
The Bradbury Scholarship for Entrepreneurial Excellence was established through the generosity of Greg Bradbury’s friends and colleagues on the Board of Directors of Drawbridge, Inc., a company he helped build and lead as CEO for more than a decade.
Drawbridge was founded on educational technology developed by Dr. Jeff Grabill and Dr. Bill Hart-Davidson, alongside colleague Mike McLeod. Their research and innovation became Eli Review, a peer-learning software platform now used by tens of thousands of students and educators worldwide. Greg Bradbury recognized the potential of Eli Review to extend MSU’s learning impact far beyond campus and helped guide its growth into a successful venture.
Dr. Grabill and Dr. Hart-Davidson, faculty leaders in the College of Arts & Letters, share a commitment to entrepreneurship education that empowers students across disciplines. Through this scholarship, the Drawbridge board honors Bradbury’s legacy by supporting ambitious Spartans who combine creativity, curiosity, and entrepreneurial drive to build what’s next.