Haller Enterprise Institute Scholarship at Thiel College open to entrepreneurial high school students

Posted December 29, 2025 Print

GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Entrepreneurial high school students who have been accepted to Thiel College are encouraged to apply for the Haller Enterprise Institute’s annual academic scholarships. The priority application deadline is Jan. 15.

Haller Enterprise Institute scholarships support students who are actively involved or interested in entrepreneurial endeavors and committed to continued innovation during their college careers. Scholarships are available to accepted incoming students in any major and are awarded based on demonstrated entrepreneurial activity and clearly defined goals for future involvement. Selected students also earn a certificate in entrepreneurship designed to strengthen practical business and leadership skills.

Download more information about the Haller Scholarship.

Interested students who would like to be considered should contact the Office of Admission at Thiel College after Jan. 5.

Many of today’s leading companies—including Google, Facebook, Apple, Reddit and Snapchat—began as ideas developed by students while in college. Through the Haller Enterprise Institute, Thiel students are encouraged to explore similar opportunities by developing business concepts with faculty mentorship and institutional support.

Approximately 10 scholarships are awarded annually to new incoming students. Online applications for prospective students open in late fall. Questions regarding admission or the scholarship process may be directed to the Office of Admission.

Scholarship details include:

Open to accepted Thiel College students in any academic major
Awarded based on current entrepreneurial activity and future goals
Renewable contingent upon participation and academic standing
Applicants must be high school seniors who have been accepted to Thiel College

About the Haller Institute

In 1996, Henry E. H’97 and Grace Mary Haller, of Pittsburgh, provided Thiel College with generous financial support, resulting in the renaming of the Thiel Business Institute as the Haller Enterprise Institute. Their $1 million gift was earmarked for the development of entrepreneurial education, a discipline for which the College has become increasingly well-known.

In 1997, Thiel awarded Henry Haller an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. In 1998, Grace Mary passed away. Henry passed away in March 2012, and Linda Haller H’13 currently serves on the Haller Enterprise Institute’s Advisory Board.

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