Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund

Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund is sponsored by PIKO Legacy Foundation. Awards microgrants to middle and high school business and entrepreneurship clubs to support student-led projects.

Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund We're investing in the next generation of leaders who will build stronger businesses, stronger communities, and a brighter future for us all.

The PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund awards microgrants of $250–$2,500 to middle and high school business and entrepreneurship clubs — giving student-led teams the resources to compete, create, and grow. Applications Open Fall 2026 Real Students. Real Impact.

In 2025, the PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund awarded $5,000 in grants to business clubs across four schools nationwide, reaching more than 500 students. These aren't just funds — they're fuel for the next generation of entrepreneurs. Are you a DECA, FBLA, or BPA advisor?

Nominate your club for funding and give your students a real-world head start. Click to Join 2026 Waitlist Turning Bright Ideas into Bold Ventures What It Is: The PIKO Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund is a microgrant program created to remove financial barriers for young, aspiring business leaders. We are a forward-thinking, multi-generational organization dedicated to fostering innovation from the ground up.

Who It’s For: This fund is for motivated middle and high school business clubs ready to turn their ambitious ideas into real-world projects. Why It Matters: We believe that by strengthening small businesses, we strengthen our communities, which in turn strengthens the future for our children. This fund provides the resources student-led clubs need to develop skills, gain experience, and start building their legacy today.

Innovation starts here — turning ideas into action one project at a time. This fund is open to officially recognized student business clubs at accredited middle and high schools across the United States. Eligible clubs include: FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) BPA (Business Professionals of America) School-specific entrepreneurship clubs If your club is school-approved and ready to put funding to work, you qualify to apply.

Behind every thriving venture is a solid financial foundation. Grants range from $250 to $2,500 and are designed to cover the real costs of running and growing a student-led venture. Funds can be used for: Competition registration fees Project supplies and materials Marketing for a club-run business Startup costs for a new venture Getting started is simple.

When applications open in Fall 2026, here's how it works: 1. Review the Guidelines: Make sure your club and project meet the eligibility requirements. 2.

Complete the Application : Tell us about your club, your project, and how you plan to use the funds to make an impact. ​3. Submit Your Vision: Finalize your application and submit it before the deadline.

​Important Dates to Remember Applications Open: Fall 2026 PIKO is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening small businesses from the inside out. Our mission is to reduce chaos and accelerate growth for visionary entrepreneurs, creating a positive ripple effect that builds stronger communities and generational wealth.

By supporting today's students, we are investing in a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come. Don't miss it — join the waitlist to be notified the moment applications open. Who’s Behind the Scholarship Fund Kalani Ho-Nikaido, CHCP - Executive Director Kalani Ho-Nikaido leads PIKO Legacy Foundation with a simple belief: young people don't need to wait until adulthood to start building something real.

A Certified High Performance Coach with more than two decades of financial leadership experience, Kalani has spent her career helping entrepreneurs turn ambitious ideas into thriving ventures — from her early days at the Waldorf-Astoria to leadership roles at Hoʻaloha Nā ʻEhā, Ltd. and Maui Land & Pineapple Co.

, Inc. ​Through PIKO, she's channeled that expertise into the next generation, creating the Youth Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund to remove the financial barriers that keep student-led business clubs from competing, creating, and growing. Under her leadership, PIKO has awarded microgrants to student teams across the country — giving young entrepreneurs the resources and confidence to build their legacy today.