Now Accepting Applications for the 2023-2024 WNY Prosperity Fellowship Program Deadline to apply February 24, 2023

Posted by Tim on November 8, 2022 in Fellowships, Scholarship Opportunities

Now Accepting Applications for the 2023-24 Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program

Seeking students with an entrepreneurial drive who want to make a difference in Western New York | open to all UG majors and GRAD programs

A leadership development program that provides selected Fellows professional development opportunities, as well as resources and access to WNY business leaders. WNY Prosperity Fellows are awarded a paid summer internship; scholarship support awarded during the academic year up to $25,000 based on a student’s unmet financial need, and an enrichment fund of $1,000.

This fellowship program will assist undergraduate and graduate students who are actively preparing for careers that further economic development and growth, especially in the WNY region. Open to all undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Fellows do not need to be from WNY, however the Fellowship supports students committed to the WNY region.

Fellowship eligibility:  

• Current sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible to apply; 
• Should have minimum 3.0 cumulative UG GPA / 3.5 cumulative GRAD GPA;
• Candidate should have an interest in bolstering the WNY economy through job creation;
• Complete the 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the advised deadline. Please note that you may file a FAFSA using estimated income information and update your FAFSA once you complete your current tax return. 
• Fellowship Requirement: Only open to US Citizens or students holding permanent residency. Not intended for international students.

For full details, visit the fellowship website at: https://bit.ly/UBWNYPFPAPP23

Application Deadline: February 24, 2023

Candidates are encouraged to attend Fellowship information sessions hosted on Zoom:

• Wed. Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 968 0687 8644 |Passcode:  504093

• Wed.  Feb. 1, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 960 6923 2813 | Passcode:  807949