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FGEEP

First Generation Entrepreneurship Experience Program

Spring 2026 Application Due February 8

Here at the ZIP Launchpad, SDSU first generation college students are given the opportunity to succeed in the field of entrepreneurship thanks to funding from our generous donors.

SDSU first generation college students are eligible to apply for this program where, if admitted, they would receive a one-time, taxable stipend of $2,500 for observing ZIP Launchpad program sessions. These program sessions are provided to our ZIP Launchpad startup teams to help them learn necessary skills and information to launch their own businesses. As an observer, you are only required to attend and listen, there is no homework or assignments involved.gfeep stats for stipends

Expectations:

  • Observe weekly E-Track meetings
  • Observe end of semester Review Panel
  • No homework/assignments involved
  • Must attend all sessions (one excused absence allowed for illness/emergency)

Details:

  • $2,500 one-time taxable stipend, split into two payments of $1,250
  • Program starts February 27, 2026 and ends May 1, 2026
  • The program meets on Fridays from 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (some sessions extend to 2:00 p.m.) for a total of 8 sessions, plus one end-of-semester Review Panel with multiple date/time options for observation
  • We only accept up to 10 observers per semester!
  • Make sure to apply before February 8, 2026

Spring 2026 Application Due February 8

 
Information Session:
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about the First Generation Entrepreneurship Experience Program at one of our upcoming information sessions. RSVP for an information session below depending on your involvement.
 

RSVP Coming Soon: EOPOS FGEEP Information Session

RSVP Coming Soon: Monarch Unity Resource Center FGEEP Information Session

 

The objective of the FGEEP program is to enable first generation students to experience entrepreneurial programming without worrying about barriers to entry (such as having to develop your own company and identify a problem worth solving like the teams in our program, or the financial burden of committing to an unpaid multi-semester co-curricular program the way that our regular participants do). This is done through generous donations with the hope that it may spark the entrepreneurial spirit within our observers, and that they may decide to start their own venture or potentially join one of our teams as an intern / team member!

Please reach out to Jordyn at with any questions.

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