Roger Gallagher Launches Scholarship for Sustainable Entrepreneurship

New academic award recognizes undergraduate students focused on long-term value creation.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 10:12pm by Ben Kaplan

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Roger Gallagher, a veteran business leader, has announced a new national scholarship program to support undergraduate students demonstrating a thoughtful approach to entrepreneurship and sustainable business practices. The scholarship, open to students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities, will provide a one-time academic award to the recipient who submits an essay reflecting on the principles of responsible entrepreneurship that extend beyond rapid growth or short-term gains.

Why it matters

The scholarship aims to highlight the importance of entrepreneurial thinking focused on building enduring value, strong relationships, and disciplined execution - qualities that often define the difference between successful long-term enterprises and those that falter. By recognizing students who embody this philosophy, the program seeks to encourage the next generation of business leaders to approach entrepreneurship with a more holistic, community-oriented mindset.

The details

To qualify, applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay responding to a prompt about a business, founder, or entrepreneurial principle that exemplifies sustainable value creation. The scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities who maintain good academic standing. Following the review process, the selected recipient will be announced on December 15, 2026.

  • Applications for the scholarship are open until November 15, 2026.
  • The recipient will be announced on December 15, 2026.

The players

Roger Gallagher

A veteran business leader who has worked closely with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and families to build and sustain long-term enterprises.

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What’s next

Following the application deadline, the scholarship committee will review submissions and announce the selected recipient on December 15, 2026.

The takeaway

By recognizing undergraduate students who demonstrate a thoughtful, community-oriented approach to entrepreneurship, the Roger Gallagher Scholarship aims to inspire the next generation of business leaders to prioritize sustainable value creation over short-term gains.