Entries will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST tonight (Monday, March 31, 2014).

Applying is easy! If you’ll be a full-time college student during the fall 2014 semester and have small business ownership experience whether personally or through a parent, grandparent or legal guardian, you’re eligible to win one of three $1,500 scholarships to put toward your college education. Simply fill out our online application and share your small business story with us!

The top 10 finalists will be contacted during the month of April. Voting via the special SuretyBonds.com Scholarship Facebook App will take place from May 1-31. Finalists are encouraged to share the link to the voting app with their friends and family to boost votes. The three finalists with the most votes will be announced as the winners of the SuretyBonds.com Small Business Success Student Scholarship Program on June 3, 2014. Each winner will receive a one-time scholarship check in the amount of $1,500 to put toward their higher education endeavors.

SuretyBonds.com understands the value small businesses add not only to our economy but also to the communities we live and work in. So, to show our appreciation, we’re paying it forward by establishing a nationwide scholarship program to reward students who have personal experience with small business. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help the future entrepreneurs of America fulfill their education goals.

Visit the SuretyBonds.com scholarship site here, and apply for the scholarship here, and read more about this opportunity here. Good luck!