Lehigh Valley Social Impact Fellows are a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students who address social and economic challenges in the south Bethlehem community and broader Lehigh Valley region. LVSIFs advance their projects in the Spring and Fall semesters and have the option of working on their project in the summer at Mountaintop. 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 local partners. Projects are mentored by Lehigh faculty with students making substantial intellectual contributions along the way.

Website: https://creativeinquiry.lehigh.edu/mountaintop-programs/lehigh-valley-social-impact-fellowship

Contact: Bill Whitney, wrw210@lehigh.edu

Timeline: Application for 2025 cohort is now closed. Two semesters (Spring followed by Fall). 3 Academic Credits per semester. 

Cost/Funding: No cost to students 

 

 

Credit
Yes
Credit Info
6 Credits (3 per semester)
Deadline to Apply
Work Study Offered
No
Financial Aid Available
No
GPA Minimum Required
No
Period
Fall
Spring
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
Sustainable Development Goals
#3: Good Health and Well-Being
#4: Quality Education
#8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
#9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
#11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
#12: Responsible Consumption and Production
#13: Climate Action
#16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
#17: Partnership for the Goals
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