Future Makers Society Applications
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No essays are required to apply -- just supporting evidence of your accomplishments.
Future Makers Society Nominations
Nominations will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Faculty, Staff, Students - if you know of a Lehigh undergraduate who you think would qualify for the Future Makers Society, use the link below to submit a nomination! Nominators do not have to provide evidence of accomplishments. Nominated students will receive an email encouraging them to apply.
How Do I Qualify?
Are you a current undergraduate student, or do you know one, whose work and insights are shaping the future of our community, economy, and planet?
Qualifying areas of accomplishment (and examples of qualifying activities) are:
- Advancing Knowledge
- Publishing a peer-reviewed journal article
- Presenting at a national or international professional conference
- Advancing Praxis
- Co-authoring a patent or invention disclosure
- Developing and implementing a new product, service, or process
- Showcasing a creative work through an externally recognized venue
- Delivering Societal Impact
- Creating sustainable impact within a community, organization, or system
- Earning significant Professional Recognition
Four Ways to Demonstrate Impact
The Future Makers Society recognizes students whose work turns knowledge into action and creates meaningful value for people, communities and organizations beyond Lehigh. The four categories below offer guidance on the types of accomplishments and supporting documentation that may demonstrate Future Maker impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
A statement of support is a brief statement from an organization verifying a student’s accomplishments within an organization or community. Statements of support can be 2-3 sentences written by a supervisor or community partner verifying that the student has accomplished the work he/she is submitting for recognition. Statements do not have to be as detailed or lengthy as a letter of reference. Students are describing their work and its impact – statements of support are serving as third-party validation of that work.
No. Co-authors are also eligible.
Not necessarily. However, it should be on the market or very close to market readiness. We will review the submitted materials to determine eligibility.