The Bobby Hundal Memorial Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Rahul (Bobby) Hundal, who passed away in 2006 at age 25, to celebrate his entrepreneurial spirit and innovation. The scholarship is worth approximately $1,400 and is available to full-time third or fourth year Rotman Commerce students who have demonstrated an interest in entrepreneurship and maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay describing why they want to be an entrepreneur, their previous entrepreneurial involvement, and future plans, along with a detailed list of entrepreneurial activities, a current resume, and their ACORN academic history.
Resource details
- Value: Approximately $1,400
- Eligibility: Full-time third or fourth year Rotman Commerce students with demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and minimum CGPA of 3.0
- Application Deadline: 11:59pm EST, November 15, 2026
- Application Requirements: 500-word essay (initials only, no full name), list of entrepreneurial initiatives and activities with detailed descriptions, current resume (initials only), ACORN academic history (unofficial transcript). Files must follow naming convention INITIALS_ESSAY (e.g., AZ_ESSAY)
Why it’s worth exploring
This scholarship directly supports finance and commerce students who are exploring entrepreneurial ventures, providing financial recognition for those who have already engaged with the startup ecosystem through case competitions, pitch competitions, hackathons, internships at start-ups, or entrepreneurial coursework. The application process itself—requiring detailed documentation of entrepreneurial initiatives and a reflective essay—helps students articulate and organize their entrepreneurial journey, which is valuable preparation for future pitches to investors or accelerator programs. For students balancing the costs of upper-year tuition while pursuing entrepreneurial activities outside the classroom, this $1,400 award offers meaningful financial support.
Going in prepared
Before starting your application, compile a comprehensive list of all your entrepreneurial experiences, including competition results, startup roles, hackathon projects, and relevant coursework, along with any supporting materials like website links, app names, or product photos. Draft your 500-word essay to clearly articulate your entrepreneurial motivations, past achievements, and future plans, keeping in mind you can only use initials (not your full name) on all submitted documents except the ACORN transcript. Ensure all PDF files follow the required naming convention (INITIALS_ESSAY format) as applications that don’t adhere to this may not be considered. Consider consulting with an RC Academic Advisor about your eligibility and attending the virtual info session offered each term before submitting your application.
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Posted September 17, 2026