Erb Fellows Program Application

Erb Fellows Program Application

The final submission deadline for the Erb Fellows program application is 11:59 PM ET on Monday, February 23, 2026. Current sophomores majoring or minoring in Ross or PitE are eligible to apply. Please note: a separate application for incoming junior transfer students will be available in the spring.
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Please confirm that you are a current sophomore*
Please list your U-M Email: *
Please select all qualifying majors or minors. If not yet declared, please select the majors or minors that you are considering.*

Ross School of Business-BBARoss School of Business Minor (Includes: Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Minors)Environment Major- PitEBBA Environment Minor - PitE (Includes: Food, Water, Sustainability, and Energy Science and Policy Minors)
Please indicate whether you have or have not declared the above majors or minors*
If not yet declared, please indicate when you will declare (example: Fall 2026)*
Essay Prompts and Resume Upload
Directions for Essay Prompts and Resume Upload:
- Compile your three essays and resume into one single PDF document.
- Name the PDF using this exact format:
- FirstName_LastName_Erb_Fellows_Application 2026.pdf
- Example: Jane_Doe_Erb_Fellows_Application 2026.pdf
Prompt 1

Reflecting on your personal or professional experiences, please explain what has inspired your interest in the intersection of business and sustainability, and why you believe the Erb Fellows program is the right next step for you. (Maximum 250 words)
Prompt 2

Community is a core value at the Erb Institute. Please tell us about an experience in which you played a key role in fostering community or making a positive impact. How would you bring that same spirit of collaboration to your cohort at Erb? (Maximum 250 words)
Prompt 3

Please write a short statement detailing what you hope to gain from the experience of being in the Erb Fellows program if you are admitted. (Maximum 150 words)
Please upload both of your essays and your resume as one PDF File with your name included in the filename (Ex: Jane_Doe_Erb_Fellows_Application 2026.pdf)*

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Erb Fellows Program Application

Essay Prompts and Resume Upload

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