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The WNY Prosperity Fellowship Program is a unique opportunity for students with a passion for economic development and a commitment to Western New York. This prestigious fellowship offers selected students an enriched path to professional growth, networking with local business leaders, scholarship support, and real-world experience through a paid summer internship.

Fellowship eligibility:

• Current sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply;

• Should have a minimum 3.0 cumulative Undergraduate GPA;

• Candidate should show demonstrated interest—through action or experience—in advancing job creation and economic vitality in WNY;

• Complete the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Fellowship application deadline. Please note that you may file a FAFSA using estimated income information and update it once you have completed your current tax return.

• Fellowship Requirement: Only open to US Citizens or students holding permanent residency. Not intended for international students.

Information Sessions:

• 11/7/25 at 3:00, PM ET Zoom, Meeting ID: 980 5141 4405 | Passcode: 555277

• 11/10/25 at 5:30, PM, ET Zoom, Meeting ID: 974 8169 7684 | Passcode: 964010

• 11/13/25 at 4:30, PM, 340 Startup & Innovation Collaboratory

• 12/4/25 at 7:00, PM, ET, Zoom, Meeting ID: 962 3711 3743 | Passcode: 684962

• 1/6/26 at 2:00, PM, ET, Zoom, Meeting ID: 951 0188 9420 | Passcode: 671437

• 1/29/26 at 3:00, PM ET, 340 Startup & Innovation Collaboratory

• 2/11 at 7:00 pm ET, Zoom, Meeting ID: 966 6425 9834 | Passcode: 965428

Learn more: https://www.buffalo.edu/entrepreneursh ... y/UBWNYPFP

Apply now: https://www.buffalo.edu/entrepreneurshi ... ation.html