FGEEP
First Generation Entrepreneurship Experience Program
Fall 2026 Application Due September 7 at 11:59pm
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.
Expectations:
- Observe weekly workshops/ speaker events
- 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 September 18, 2026 and ends Dec 4, 2026 (required dates found within application form)
- The program meets on Fridays between 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (start and end times may vary), 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 September 7, 2026 at 11:59pm
Fall 2026 Application Due September 7 at 11:59pm
- FGEEP Info Session (MURC) 8/31/2026 1:00-2:00 PM | MURC
- FGEEP Info Session (MURC) 9/2/2026 12:30-1:30 PM | MURC
RSVP: 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 [email protected] with any questions.