Global Social Impact Fellows are a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students who address sustainable development challenges in low-resource countries. GSIFs advance their projects in the Spring and Fall semesters, and in the summer, travel for 2-3 weeks of fieldwork. The courses, workshops, retreats, and immersive experiences of this program integrate experiential learning, research, and entrepreneurial engagement with students leading original and ambitious projects with in-country partners in diverse countries. Projects are mentored by Lehigh faculty with students making substantial intellectual contributions along the way.

Website: https://creativeinquiry.lehigh.edu/impact-fellowships/global-social-impact-fellowship

Contact: Bill Whitney, wrw210@lehigh.edu

Timeline: Application deadline is 11:59pm ET on October 15th. Program runs for two semesters (Spring followed by Fall) plus summer fieldwork.

Cost/Funding: $1500-2000 needed for fieldwork - financial assistance is available and offered to nearly all students according to need. 3 Academic Credits per semester for two semesters. 

Credit
Yes
Credit Info
6 Credits (3 per semester)
Deadline to Apply
Work Study Offered
No
Financial Aid Available
Yes
GPA Minimum Required
No
Period
Fall
Spring
Summer
College
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education
College of Business
College of Health
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
Intercollegiate Programs
Eligibility
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Opportunity Type
Community Engagement
Creative Inquiry
Entrepreneurship
Global & Cross Cultural
Leadership Development
Research
Funding / Compensation
Academic Credit
Funded Expenses
Sustainable Development Goals
#1: No Poverty
#2: Zero Hunger
#3: Good Health and Well-Being
#4: Quality Education
#5: Gender Equality
#6: Clean Water and Sanitiation
#7: Affordable and Clean Energy
#8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
#9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
#10: Reduced Inequalities
#11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
#12: Responsible Consumption and Production
#13: Climate Action
#14: Life Below Water
#15: Life on Land
#16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
#17: Partnership for the Goals