Pirate Anne $500 Small Business Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs

Pirate Anne $500 Small Business Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs

Because Your Support Helped Build This Dream—Now We’re Helping Build Yours

At Pirate Anne, our mission has always been bigger than selling coastal apparel.

Yes, we create bold, coastal-inspired clothing for strong and confident women. Yes, we celebrate the spirit of adventure, resilience, and freedom inspired by the legendary pirate Anne Bonny.

But at its heart, Pirate Anne has always been about one thing:

Empowering women to chase their dreams.

And today, because of your incredible support, we are taking that mission one step further.

 

Because of You, We’re Able to Give Back

When I launched Pirate Anne, I started with a simple idea and a lot of determination.

I wanted to create a brand that reminded women they could be bold, fearless, and unapologetically themselves.

Like many small business owners, I began with uncertainty, long nights, and a vision that only I could fully see. There were moments of doubt, moments of sacrifice, and moments when I wondered if it would all work out.

But you believed in this brand.

You bought our shirts. You shared our posts. You encouraged our journey. You wore Pirate Anne proudly.

Because of your support, Pirate Anne has grown from a dream into a movement.

And now, it is our turn to support the dreams of other women.

 

Introducing the Pirate Anne $500 Small Business Scholarship

We are thrilled to launch the Pirate Anne $500 Small Business Scholarship for Women Entrepreneurs.

This scholarship is designed to help one woman-owned small business in Eastern North Carolina invest in her vision, grow her business, and continue building the future she has worked so hard to create.

Whether you need funds for:

  • Inventory
  • Equipment
  • Marketing
  • Packaging
  • Website improvements
  • Licensing
  • Or simply taking your next big step

This scholarship is our way of saying:

We see you. We believe in you. And we want to help you succeed.

 

Why Supporting Women Matters

When women succeed, families thrive.
When small businesses grow, communities become stronger.
When one woman is given an opportunity, the ripple effect can change countless lives.

That belief is the foundation of Pirate Anne.

Our call to action is simple:

Women Supporting Women.

This scholarship represents everything Pirate Anne stands for:

  • Confidence
  • Courage
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Community
  • Giving back

Because true success is not just about how far we go—it’s about how many others we bring with us.

 

How to Enter the Scholarship

To apply for the Pirate Anne $500 Small Business Scholarship, complete these steps:

1. Follow Pirate Anne on Social Media

2. Share the Scholarship Post to Your Story

3. Tag Your Small Business in the Comments

4. Complete the Official Application Form

Apply Here

5. Join Our Mailing List

Visit PirateAnne.com and sign up to receive updates, exclusive offers, and future opportunities on our 'Contact Us' page.

 

Application Questions

Applicants will be asked to answer three questions:

  1. What inspired you to start your business, and what keeps you motivated?
  2. How would you use this $500 scholarship to grow your business?
  3. What does being a strong, confident woman mean to you?

 

Eligibility

  • Must identify as a woman entrepreneur
  • Must own or operate a small business
  • Must be located in Eastern North Carolina
  • Must complete all entry requirements

 

Winner Announcement

One deserving business baddie will be selected and announced on June 30, 2026.

 

More Than a Clothing Brand

Pirate Anne is more than a coastal lifestyle brand.

It is a community of women who believe in:

  • Taking risks
  • Following their dreams
  • Supporting one another
  • Creating meaningful change

Every purchase from Pirate Anne helps us continue our mission to uplift and empower women.

When you shop with us, you are not just buying apparel—you are investing in a larger movement.

 

Join the Movement

If you believe in women supporting women, we invite you to be part of this journey.

Apply for the scholarship
Join our mailing list at PirateAnne.com
Follow us on Instagram @pirateanne and Facebook Pirate Anne
Share this opportunity with another woman entrepreneur

Together, we can help more women launch, grow, and lead.

Because when women support women, extraordinary things happen.

With gratitude and love,

Tiffanie Herring
Founder, Pirate Anne
Bold. Sassy. Empowering. 



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