Apply for a Scholarship

More research is needed!

Four out of five jobs are created by small entrepreneurs. They therefore form the backbone and foundation of a well-functioning economy. Since our inception in 2018, we at Qeld have helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs create growth in their businesses with the right type of financing.
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We believe that entrepreneurship and small businesses deserve more attention and research.
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That is why we are now setting up Qeld's Scholarship. It will be awarded to a thesis that deals with and researches entrepreneurship and/or small businesses.

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Who can receive the grant?

Qeld's Scholarship is awarded to an article or thesis written to highlight and address issues related to entrepreneurship and running small businesses. The fair is intended to promote knowledge and innovation for the entrepreneurial sectors in which Qeld is active.
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The grant is awarded to the person behind a research question who stands out from the crowd, who wants to bring up unexplored topics and who have chosen an interesting approach.
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The stock market has a value of: €1,000
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See full terms and conditions below.

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Request & criteria

To apply, you must write a thesis (e.g. a bachelor's or master's thesis) that is related to business administration and/or entrepreneurship. In your request, we would like you to include the following:
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- Research question with reasons why your topic is important for entrepreneurs and the business community in general.
- Name, contact details, education and college/university.
- Attach a valid certificate showing that you are studying at a Dutch college or university.

For information about how we process your personal information and to read our privacy policy, see below.Applications can be submitted until June 21, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact: studiebeurs@qeld.nl

Previous scholarship recipients

Albert Waterman

With the essay: “Parasitic Agglomerations? Informal Competition in Agglomerations”.

Justification

At a time when innovation is being researched in prosperous countries, Albert focuses on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in developing countries. His research looks at the impact of agglomeration economies on innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises in 23 developing countries. He identifies obstacles and provides insights to help entrepreneurs navigate this complex environment. His goal is to strengthen the innovative power of developing economies. Qeld chose this research because it contributes to our efforts to stimulate the power of innovation in developing countries.

Jesper Larsson & Camilla Hietanen

With the essay: “How can risk factors for burnout be managed in the business sector?

Justification

“This year's Qred (“Qeld”) grant is awarded to an essay on a topic that we take very seriously at Qred, namely burnout. It often happens that entrepreneurs have a high workload and the risk of burnout is particularly high among this group of people. The paper in question identifies the most effective coping mechanisms for burnout and how they can be avoided without affecting the progress of new innovation. The article presents qualitative interviews with both successful entrepreneurs and individuals with burnout syndrome. We see this as an educational article that is important for the well-being of entrepreneurs in the sector. We are therefore proud to award this year's grant to Jesper Larsson and Camilla Hietanen.” - The Qred jury

Full terms and conditions

The scholarship holders are appointed by a jury whose participants work at Qeld. The jury's decision is final and cannot be appealed.
The scholarship amounts to 1,000 EUR and the full amount is paid at once, i.e. not periodically.
To guarantee the legitimacy of the applicants, the identity of the scholarship holders is also checked. By signing up, it is accepted that Qeld performs such checks.
Any profit tax will be paid by the winner.
APPLICATION PERIOD
‍To qualify for and win a QELD's Scholarship, the applicant must apply for the Scholarship within the specified application period of September 13, 2023 - January 31, 2024.
REQUEST
‍To be eligible and win the scholarship, the applicant's application must be complete and contain accurate information (see “Application & Criteria”).
THE APPLICANT
‍Qeld processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and other applicable data protection laws. By sharing this information with Qeld, I agree to Qeld's processing of personal data. For more information about how your personal data is processed, read more in our Privacy Policy.