Minnesota Scholarship & Resource Portal
Preserving Minnesota Business Legacies. Expanding Black Economic Power.
ABEP and Fetch Strategies are partnering to help Minnesota-based entrepreneurs acquire and grow existing small businesses through entrepreneurship through acquisition. This initiative is designed to preserve local business legacies, protect jobs, and expand Black economic power through ownership.
Whether you’re exploring the scholarship opportunity or you’ve already been awarded a scholarship, choose the path below that fits where you are.
For Prospective Applicants
Learn About the Scholarship Opportunity
With support from Old National Bank, ABEP is able to provide a scholarship grant for an aspiring business buyer seeking to acquire a Minnesota-based business. Explore the EtA Hub, learn more about the scholarship opportunity, and view upcoming live events designed to help you better understand the path to acquisition.
For Scholarship Recipients
Access Your Scholarship Portal
Already awarded an ABEP scholarship? Sign in to access your training resources, phase materials, and program support tools.
Drop-In: Early Explorer
Best for new entrepreneurs wading into the waters. Access resources, ecosystem links, and member perks often referenced in the EtA community.
VAULT.
The operator-grade foundation. Includes on-demand learning, Karen’s Corner field guides, and a 24/7 streaming loop of ecosystem news.
EtA Launch Hub
Structured execution for active searchers. Includes the online training portal, progress tracking quizzes, and the digital EtA Guidebook.
Challenge Point Roundtable
Peer support for newly installed CEOs. Fellows who close an acquisition receive 6 months of complimentary membership.
Questions About Your Next Step?
Reach out if you want help understanding the scholarship, the cohort experience, or your next phase in the program.