The Center for Calling & Career is here to help you think about what you can do now to find fulfillment in choice of major and career, in college and beyond. We can help you prepare for the future via career resources and career coaching. We want to help you find and pursue your calling. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.
Assessments
CliftonStrengths for Students
CliftonStrengths for Students helps students grow confident in who they are and how they can contribute to the world. The CliftonStrengths for Students shows students what makes them unique, what they do best, and how their strengths motivate and shape their approach to work, school, decision-making, relationships, and more. Strengths-Vocational Advisors (SVAs) in the Center for Calling & Career offer individual strengths coaching sessions to help students understand and engage in their strengths. To request a free code, send us an email with your student ID number and expressed interest. For more information about this assessment, visit strengthsquest.com.
PathwayU
PathwayU is a quick, user-friendly tool that measures your interests, values, personality, and workplace preferences. Go to PathwayU to login to your account (use your Lee login and password), take a few short assessments, and view your personalized reports. Your results will offer you insights into who you are and how that connects to careers, and majors. You can also explore your potential fit for real-time career opportunities.
Career Direct
The Career Direct assessment examines four essential components of career selection: personality, interests, skills, and values. After you have completed the assessment, you will meet with career coach to debrief the results. If you are interested in taking this assessment, send us an email with your student ID number and expressed interest.
Career & Major Exploration/Major-Minor Declaration
Are you looking to explore different career or major options? Strengths Vocational Advisors (SVA’s) are Lee faculty from the various academic disciplines who are prepared to listen, question, encourage, and guide you in a discovery of your strengths and calling. These advisors are especially helpful if you are choosing a major, or if you need ideas for linking your strengths to your academic life and career choices. They will often use the assessments listed above to help guide the conversation. To schedule an appointment, visit Lee University Handshake and click on “Career Center” in the top right corner.
Change of Majors-Minors
When you are ready to declare or change a major or minor, come to the Center for Calling & Career and we will guide you through that process.
Career and Graduate School Preparation
The Center for Calling & Career wants to help you feel equipped and ready to step into your career, even before you interview. We offer résumé and cover letter reviews, mock interviewing, job search strategies and more! Schedule an appointment here.
Handshake Resource Center: The Center for Calling & Career posts plenty of career resources in the Handshake Resource Center! You’ll find:
ATS-friendly resume templates
Cover letter examples
LinkedIn resources and more!
PathwayU Resources: Through PathwayU, the Center for Calling & Career offers students many career preparation tips and tools. You’ll find:
Networking tips
Interviewing tips
Resume action verb banks and more!
Graduate School Preparation: In our Handshake Resource Center there are articles and advice on how to prepare for graduate school. Resources include:
Curriculum Vitae (CV) brainstorming worksheet
CV template
General graduate school prep timeline and more
Interview Space: If you need a quiet, distraction free, and professional zone for your next web-based interview, you can reserve an interview space by visiting Handshake.
International Student Resources: In Handshake there are resources for international students that will help in the transition from college to career, including how to:
Apply for a Visa
Find jobs before and after college
Pursue graduate school
Receive financial aid, and more
Alumni Stories
In addition to these resources, alumni have shared some words of wisdom with you. Check out these short videos and be inspired: Success Series - Lee University.
Marketplace
Current students can make an appointment (once per academic year) to shop the Marketplace for one free gently used professional clothing outfit. We want to remove barriers to interviews and other professional opportunities by providing this service. Students can make this appointment through Handshake. This service is only possible through generous donations from the Lee community and partners. Please note that the inventory fluctuates, and all sizes may not be available.
For internships, summer opportunities, post-graduation career positions, and on-campus jobs, your first step will be to create a free account on Handshake. The Center for Calling & Career offers third party resources to students and alumni to maximize career opportunities. Advertisement of external events, activities, and job/internship posting do not indicate sponsorship or endorsement by Lee University. Handshake is a self-managed posting site where students, alumni, and employers can connect.
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Student Success Forms
If you would like to contact someone at Student Success Center, please fill out the form below. Be sure to select the reason you are contacting the department and provide as much information as possible.
Amount: $4000
In order to qualify to apply for the Ashley Soulé Conroy Study Abroad Scholarship, applicant must be a U.S. citizen who is enrolled as an undergraduate in a U.S. 4- year college or university. Applicants must also have at least 30 hours of completed undergraduate credit by the time of the study abroad term’s start date and intend to study abroad in a program that is outside of the U.S. and be enrolling in a study abroad term (the days that you are actually enrolled in classes abroad) that is no shorter than 14 weeks. Summer applicants will not be considered unless their academic term abroad is longer than 14 weeks, in which case they should apply for the Spring semester scholarship. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at their current institution, verifiable on their transcript is required. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Amount: $5000
The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study and intern abroad programs worldwide. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. Boren Scholarships
Amount: $20000
Boren Scholarships, a prestigious initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In exchange for funding, Boren Scholars commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation. High school graduates, GED recipients and matriculated undergraduate students may apply for the scholarship. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website. Critical Language Scholarship
Amount: Variable
Half the fun of going abroad is learning a language, and this grant from the U.S. Department of State is there to support aspiring linguists abroad. Even if you can only go abroad for a brief time, the CLS Program is perfect as it funds U.S. undergraduate and graduate students for “overseas language and cultural immersion programs,” specifically during the summer months. Check if your language of interest is eligible and then apply to get that funding to dive deep into your studies abroad.
Amount: Max of $15000
If you’re passionate about social justice and plan to continue your commitment to your community activism values while abroad, then the Davis-Putter Scholarship is a perfect opportunity to fund both your studies in the USA and abroad. Engaging in social change while abroad is an amazing way to immerse in the local community and go beyond being a tourist in your destination of choice. Look for programs that align with your social issue interests and then share your passion with the Davis-Putter Fund to gain the grant to make it happen!
Amount: $1000
Each semester, AIFS offers up to 10 semester scholarships of USD 1000 to outstanding students from under-represented groups. Applicants must demonstrate high academic achievement and/or participate in community service activities.
Amount: $2500
AdvertiseMint is very excited to let you know that we are offering a $2,500 scholarship for creative students that show entrepreneurial characteristics. We would love to make the application for this scholarship available to your students. Eligibility Requirements: Applicant must be within the ages of 18 to 25. Applicant must be currently enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States by selection date or enrolled at an accredited high school, college or university in the United States during the time of submission. Students must create a video pitch for a company they would like to start. Applicant must submit application through our online form.
Amount: Up To $10000
The mission of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) is to provide scholarships and ongoing support to students who are underrepresented among the U.S. study abroad population. FEA makes life-changing, international experiences accessible to all by supporting students of color, community college, and first-generation college students before, during, and after they participate in education abroad programs.
Amount: $500
Eligible students should submit an original 600-800 word essay in PDF format to [email protected] describing why travel is important between Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2021. Essays will be judged based on the following: content, creativity, inspiration and style. One essay per entrant only. Please include your name, college or university at which you are enrolled at full time, mailing address, email address and documentation of current or upcoming college or university program
Amount: $1000
Phi Kappa Phi Study Abroad Grants are designed to help support undergraduates as they seek knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad. Fifty grants are awarded each year. Applicants must attend an undergraduate institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider’s website.
Amount: $1000
The Scott’s Cheap Flights is awarding a US$1,000-worth study abroad scholarship. The scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who enrolled at an accredited higher education program in the United States and will be acquiring education abroad as part of the program
Amount: $10000 Scholarship; One year of Mentorship
Women Change the World This program is for ambitious women, 16 years or older, who are passionate about making some meaningful change for a community or cause they care about. Pursuing an Education Brilliance and wisdom come in many forms. This program is open to women from all walks of life who are currently pursuing or aiming to pursue any type of education program. Creating Momentum Around the World We are awarding one prize per region to current residents of Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. See below for application timelines. With an Idea — And a Plan Entries will be judged on the originality of the idea, your plan for making it happen, and your passion for the cause it represents.
Amount: $1000
Are you dreaming of studying abroad and experiencing other cultures overseas but can’t do so because of a tight student budget? Twice a year, Tortuga Backpacks offers students a chance to live their dream through a study abroad scholarship funded by the company’s customers when they purchase luggage. The scholarship awardee will receive a 1000 USD scholarship which will be sent directly to the student’s study abroad program of choice and 1 awesome Tortuga Travel Backpack. To apply, read all the instructions and eligibility requirements on their website’s scholarship page and fill out the application form at the bottom. Only one submission per person is allowed. Please check our website for submission deadlines and the announcement of the winner. The winner will be featured on our blog and social media accounts.
Amount: $500-$1000
VolunteerForever is proud to present its annual Travel Scholarship! To help travelers with the cost of travelling, VolunteerForever is offering $500 to $1000 travel scholarship. This scholarship can be used for anything that may be related for your travel such as airfare and program application. Application is easy, simply complete our application form with your biological information and a short essay!