Intercultural LEAD Fellowship

Group of I-lEAD Scholars

Mission

The Intercultural Leadership, Education and Development Fellowship program (Intercultural LEAD) engages and supports high-achieving first-generation college students of financial need, including those from historically underrepresented backgrounds, who have demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to personal and professional identity development.

Scholars benefit financially from a $12,000 per year scholarship, personal mentoring, student workshops and enhanced campus experiences that support emerging leaders.

Program Structure

This program is unique to CSB+SJU and distinctive from most scholarship programs because it includes support and commitment beyond the scholarship dollars. Scholars invest in each other and in the program through retreats, twice monthly seminars, and mentoring between new and returning scholars.

Cohorts consist of 20-25 student scholars who:

Intercultural LEAD scholars work with a network of professors, staff and peers to identify leadership opportunities both on-campus and in the greater community. Scholars will graduate with robust interpersonal and intellectual skills, having prepared themselves for a lifetime of leadership.

Although it is not a requirement, many of the scholars get involved in campus-based programs like student senate, cultural clubs, volunteerism and campus-based jobs. The goal is to have each student take advantage of the many opportunitiesCSB and SJU students encounter during their four-year experiene.

How do I apply for a fellowship?

To be considered for a fellowship, students must complete the following steps:

The following criteria must be met for your application to be considered:

Intercultural LEAD Application Steps

  1. Apply for Admission.
  2. Complete the Intercultural LEAD application.
  3. Complete the FAFSA.
  4. Complete an interview.
Contact Paola Popoca with questions:

Phone: 800-544-1489
Email:  [email protected]

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