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The EBV program represents a unique opportunity for those men and women who have sacrificed for our freedom, to take an important step toward realizing their own freedom – economic freedom – through entrepreneurship.

The EBV program is a selective, rigorous and intense educational initiative. The program is offered by a consortium of schools that includes Syracuse University, The Florida State University, the University of California at Los Angeles, Texas A&M University, Purdue University, the University of Connecticut, Louisiana State University and Cornell University. Applications for the EBV will be accepted from veterans who:

• Have separated from active duty service after 2001 (or currently in the administrative process of separating)
  
• Have been identified as having a ‘service-connected disability’ as a result of their military service (including activated National Guard and Reserves)
  Note:Can be in process of evaluation of disability through VA
• Demonstrate a strong interest in entrepreneurship & small business ownership/management
  

Beyond the criteria identified above, a complete application is the only remaining requirement to be considered for the program. A complete application package will include the following:

1. Completed EBV Application Form (including responses to personal statement #1-6)
2. Résumé
3. 2 Letters of Recommendation

Selection will be based on the ‘whole-person’ concept, with a particular focus on an assessment of potential to excel both in the program, and also excel upon graduating from the EBV in the area of entrepreneurship and small business management.

PLEASE NOTE: The percentage of your disability is not a factor in determining your acceptance into the EBV program. You will need to send your resume and two letters of recommendations seperately within two weeks.