WNY Sophomore Externship Experience Student Support

Need to find a paid summer externship? Let UB do the work.

As a sophomore, you can apply for the Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience @ UB.

1. Earn $4,000 minus the cost of one credit of tuition and fees.
2. 25 hours/week from June 2 – July 31, 2025
3. Opportunities throughout WNY.
4. Open to all majors.
5. Earn course credit and a micro-credential.

Earn while you learn.

As an extern, you get paid to gain experience, build your network, develop your leadership skills, and see how you can make a difference in our community. Students who are curious and creative are strongly encouraged to apply. The externs selected will earn $4,000 over the course of the program period, minus the cost of one credit of tuition and fees.

More connections. More fun.

During the Western New York Sophomore Externship Experience (SEE) program, you spend about 5 hours per day (Mon.-Thurs.) onsite/hybrid at the host company and Fridays focused on curated professional development programming facilitated by UB.

Apply by January 31

Applications are open now through January 31st. You can learn more about the program, check eligibility criteria and apply through the UB CoLab website. We also encourage you to visit CoLab in their new location in 340 Student Union.

The WNY Sophomore Externship Experience @ UB is supported through an annual gift from the Prentice Family Foundation. It is operated by the Startup and Innovation Collaboratory powered by Blackstone LaunchPad with support from numerous campus partners

Award
$4,000
Scopes
Western New York Sophomore Externship Program
Deadline
01/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. I understand that this is an in-person commitment to take place in the summer on-site at an employer location in the Buffalo/WNY area.
  2. I understand that externs are responsible for their own housing and transportation throughout the experience.
  3. I understand that this is a 9-week commitment June 2 - July 31, 2025 with the obligation to participate in the program approximately 25 hours per week at times designated by the employer or the externship program, typically between the hours of 8am-5pm.
  4. What are your preferred pronouns?
  5. Emergency contact information
    • 1. Name
    • 2. Relationship to student
    • 3. Local Address
    • 4. Phone number
    • 5. Email Address
  6. List previous colleges/universities attended.
  7. Will you have completed 4 full-time semesters at the college level prior to June 2, 2025 (full-time defined as at least 12 credit hours)?
  8. What semester and year did you start attending college?
  9. Will you be entering your 3rd (junior) year in the fall of 2025?
  10. Provide your expected date of graduation.
  11. Please list any achievements, memberships, or honors.
  12. Please list areas of leadership, service or engagement in high school, college, or in your community.
  13. Why are you interested in this externship program? What specific goals do you hope to achieve?
  14. What skills, work, or community experiences do you possess that would be relevant and useful to the externship opportunity? Please be specific.
  15. This externship is aimed at providing opportunities for students with an innovative spirit. This includes leadership, creativity, and having a growth mindset. Please share an example of how you have demonstrated these qualities.
  16. What type of roles are you interested in? Please check all that apply.
  17. What is your dream job and job title?
  18. Please share how you plan to contribute to the WNY community in the future.
  19. Upload your current resume.
  20. Upload a copy of an unofficial transcript from all colleges/universities attended.
  21. Reference request required - may be contacted as part of the selection process.
    • 1. Name of reference
    • 2. Relationship to student
    • 3. Job title
    • 4. Organization / employer
    • 5. Phone Number
    • 6. Email address
  22. Do you rely on public transportation?
  23. If you indicated 'Yes' to relying on public transportation, please specify.
  24. Externs are expected to have their own local housing. Would you have housing in the Buffalo/WNY area during the summer externship program?
  25. Do you have any special accommodation needs for the workplace?
  26. If you indicated 'Yes' to needing special accommodations for the workplace, please specify.
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