Startups have the power to change the world. And you can help them! Spend your summer immersed in a global startup internship where you can develop your entrepreneurial leadership skills and make a difference by helping solve real-world challenges.
Powered by the Baker Institute and the Lehigh @ Nasdaq Center, the Global Entrepreneurial Fellowship helps students develop their entrepreneurial mindsets, skills and agency to create lives of meaning and make a positive impact in the world.
For 8 weeks this summer, a group of 12 Global Entrepreneurial Fellows from all backgrounds and disciplines will have the opportunity to learn about the entrepreneurial process and contribute real impact by working with startups and entrepreneurial leaders in a global setting. The fellowship provides an immersive learning experience equipping students with critical mindsets and skills that they can carry with them into any future career, organization, or industry.
Internship dates: May 30- July 22, 2022
Graduation and Offborading in San Francisco: July 25-27, 2022
The Global Entrepreneurial Fellowship is a mostly-funded opportunity. During the 8 weeks you’ll be doing your internship in another country, your housing is provided and you receive $1500 (more with demonstrated need) to offset the costs of meals, commuting and incidentals. Since your fellowship concludes with a trip to San Francisco to graduate from the program, multi city airfare (city of origin to internship city to San Francisco and back to your city of origin). PLUS housing in San Francisco is also included. (Examples of costs not covered have included: ground transportation, passport or visa fees, immunizations, optional excursions, or other personal expenses.)
Application Criteria
- Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply!
- Interest in developing an entrepreneurial mindset and cross-cultural competencies by immersing in a global startup internship.
- Desire to help solve real-world challenges by applying creativity and innovation.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and enjoy working in dynamic, unstructured environments.
- Key mindsets/skills: self-motivated, curious, critical thinker, creative problem solver, growth mindset/eagerness to learn and grow.
- Previous relevant work or project experience (preferred). The right attitude, demonstrated skills, and willingness to step outside your comfort zone will be considered holistically with your work experience.
Fellowship Eligibility
- Must be full time student of rising sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate standing.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- May not be on disciplinary probation at the time of application.
- Must have their Bursar accounts paid in full.
- May not be planning to take courses that overlap with the program dates.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Application timelines
Applications open on November 1, 2021 and the deadline to apply is January 30, 2022.
Selected applicants will be invited to interview.
Early February 2022: Candidate Interviews
Information Sessions
November 16, 2021 @ 4:15pm ET, Virtual (recording here)
December 1, 2021 @ 4:15pm ET, Wilber 242
January 27, 2022 @12pm ET, Wilber 242
James Berneking (jsb520@lehigh.edu)
The 2022 fellowship is designed as an in-person, immersive experience where interns live and work together in an entrepreneurial hub in the Netherlands.
Note that the program format and location may be subject to change as current health and safety policies require.