Established in 2022 by Alexandra Clark (Broad College of Business ‘10) and Kyle Welch (Broad College of Business ‘09), the Vandervarro Scholarship recognizes exemplary student venturers focusing on startups within the food, agricultural, and hospitality industries at Michigan State University.
Eligibility
For the Vandervarro Student Entrepreneurship Scholarship, qualified applicants will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- In good academic standing at Michigan State University
- A current member in the Venture Creation Program
- Preference: Students pursuing ventures in the food, agricultural or hospitality industries
Kyle Welch & Alex Clark
Alex Clark and Kyle Welch are both accomplished food entrepreneurs, having launched successful companies at a relatively young age. Clark is the founder/owner at Bon Bon Bon, a world-renowned chocolate dessert business that started in Hamtramck and has since expanded to multiple other locations. Welch is the co-founder at Chicago Scoops, a franchise group that owns and operates Cold Stone Creameries. Read more about Clark’s recent Young Alumni Award here. Read more about Welch’s entrepreneurial journey here.