UAHuntsville – Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp
A Residence Camp on the Campus of UAHuntsville
June 12-17, 2011
The UAHuntsville College of Business Administration and North Alabama Junior Achievement are joining together to
offer an Entrepreneurship Camp June 12-17, 2011. This camp is a six day intensive experience designed for high
school students who are considering careers in entrepreneurship and new business ventures. We want students to leave
with an understanding of just how fun and challenging entrepreneurship can be!
Students will be exposed to all aspects of planning and launching an entrepreneurial venture including -- recognizing
opportunities, understanding customers and competition, determining how much money is needed to start and grow a
business, building the start-up team – and other topics. Camp participants will work in teams – with each team planning
the launch of a smart phone app – with the guidance of successful community entrepreneurs, leading faculty, and
UAHuntsville Entrepreneurship Club student members. The week will conclude with a competition for best smart phone
app and plan – with prizes and awards for the winning team.
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The $250 total fee includes all housing, meals, and program materials for the Sunday through Friday program.
Merit and financial need scholarships are available.
Students will work in teams on a real new product opportunity, mentored by UAHuntsville Entrepreneurship Club
student members and successful community entrepreneurs.
UAHuntsville – Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp
Student Application
June 12-17, 2011
University of Alabama in Huntsville
College of Business Administration
http://cba.uah.edu/jaapplication
ELIGIBILITY: Must be a high school student that has completed at least one year of high school by June 11, 2011.
Incoming high school freshmen and college freshmen are not eligible.
IMPORTANT: The total fee for the program is $250.00, which includes on-campus lodging in new dorms, all meals, and
all materials from Sunday afternoon, June 12th, through Friday afternoon, June 17th. A $50 non-refundable deposit
(made payable to the University of Alabama in Huntsville) is required with this application with the remainder of payment
due at check-in. (If the student is not accepted to the Entrepreneurship Camp, the parent will be notified and the check
will not be deposited.). Merit based and need based scholarships are available.
Student Application is due by May 10, 2011.
If you have questions regarding the application call (256) 824-6736 or email Midori.Maloney@uah.edu.
Application must be completed in full to be considered for the Entrepreneurship Camp.
STEP 1: Complete this application, UAHuntsville will notify you of acceptance within one week.
STEP 2: If you are accepted, you will receive an acceptance packet via email to fill out and return by May 15, 2011.
STEP 3: You will receive any additional information via email. Arrive on Sunday afternoon, June 12th and get ready for a great week!
PART 1: Student Information
Name:____________________________________________________________________________ Gender :
□ Male □ Female
Street Address:___________________________________________ City______________________ State_______ Zip_________
Home Phone Number: ___________________________________ Cell Phone Number:__________________________________
Email:_________________________________________________
Age:_____________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________ T-shirt Size: □ S
□ M □ L □ XL □ XXL
School Name:________________________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Phone:________________________________________ Email:_____________________________________
Year of school completed by June 2011:
□ Freshman □ Sophomore □ Junior
PART 2: Tell a Friend (optional)
If you want your friend to know about the UAHuntsville Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp, fill this out!
(Information will not be sold or shared).
Name:______________________________________________________ School Name:_________________________________
Email Address:_______________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________
PART 3: Short Essay
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Answers should be approximately 4-5 sentences.
1. What is entrepreneurship and why is it important to society?
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2. Why is entrepreneurship interesting to you?
Entrepreneurship Camp?
Why do you want to attend the UAHuntsville Junior Achievement
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Part 4: Reference
To the student: Please have an adult, other than a parent or guardian; complete this portion of the application. Your reference can
come from a teacher, coach, employer, volunteer supervisor, or another adult who knows you well.
To the reference: Please complete all the requested information below. Your reference is important in helping us select students who
will enjoy their time and be successful at the UAHuntsville Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp.
Name:_________________________________________________ Relationship to applicant:__________________________
Phone Number:_______________________________ Email:______________________________________________________
Has this student shown a sincere interest in the
Entrepreneurship Camp program?
□ Yes □
No
Is he/she academically capable of participating in a
challenging program? (GPA is not a consideration;
however the program does require a strong work ethic as
part of a team.)
□ Yes □
No
Should we consider this applicant for a merit scholarship
based on exceptional academic (GPA or ACT) or
leadership performance? If so, please explain below and
provide additional documentation, as needed.
□ Yes □
If so, please attach an additional page documenting
performance and your recommendation.
No
Will this student be a fine representative of his/her school
and community?
□ Yes □
No
Is there any history of disciplinary actions that you are
aware of?
□ Yes □
No
If yes, please explain:
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Please share any additional information that would be helpful in evaluating this student:
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Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:______________________________________
PART 5: Scholarship Application
UAHuntsville,, Junior Achievement, and their sponsors are dedicated to making certain that all individuals, regardless of their
financial situation, are able to participate in this program. Scholarships are available for qualifying students.
To be considered for a scholarship, please complete the following additional sections for those scholarships that are of interest to you.
Confidentiality Statement: All information received by UAHuntsville will remain strictly confidential and used only in determining
scholarship eligibility.
In applying for a financial need scholarship, the form should be completed by the applicant’s parent or guardian. Please type your
responses or print legibly. Completed forms should be sent to UAHuntsville - Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp,
202 Business Administration Building, College of Business Administration, UAHuntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
To the Parent/Guardian: Please provide all requested information:
Applicant Name:____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone Number:____________________ Email:___________________________________
Does your student qualify for the free/reduced lunch program? ___Yes* ___No
*If yes, please attach documentation of enrollment in the free/reduced lunch program.
If no, please complete the remaining questions to be considered for financial aid:
Family’s Gross Annual Income:____________________
Number of Dependents (not including parent/guardian):____________________
Please describe any extenuating financial circumstances in the family:
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I understand that this financial aid request will be reviewed upon receipt. All information regarding my financial status is truthful and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that financial aid decisions are made at the discretion of UAHuntsville and Junior
Achievement and will be communicated to me via email within two weeks after receipt of this application.
Parent/Guardian Signature:________________________________Date:__________________
Print Parent/Guardian name:_______________________________
PART 6: Student and Parent Information
I understand that my application will be reviewed upon receipt. All information contained in this application is correct to the
best of my knowledge. My $50 deposit is included with this application. I understand that upon acceptance to attend
UAHuntsville Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp, I will submit the remaining fee of $200 at check-in on June 12th.
Student Signature:___________________________________________________________ Date:________________________
Print Student Name:_________________________________________________________
Parent/ Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:_________________________
Print Parent/Guardian Name:_________________________________________________
Return your completed application and $50 deposit by May 1, 2011 to:
UAHuntsville - Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Camp
202 Business Administration Building
College of Business Administration
UAHuntsville
Huntsville, AL 35899