Thank you for your interest in becoming a 2020-2021 Peer Mentor for Lee University LEAP.
Completed forms (Application with Answers to Questions, and Reference Forms) should be turned in to the LEAP office located in the Higginbotham Administration Building, Room 306 by Wednesday, March 31, 2021. When you drop off your application, be sure to schedule an appointment with Dr. Angela Waltrip, Community Coordinator & LEAP Coach, for a future 20-minute interview.
Lee University is thrilled and grateful to receive a federal TRIO grant to fund our LEAP mentors. The pay is about $8.00 hourly. We look forward to using students like you to help us build this program.
Sincerely,
Dr. Roy Y. Chan
Director of LEAP
TRIO Student Support Services (SSS)
A LEAP Peer Mentor (PM) is an undergraduate student who has successfully completed at least two academic years at Lee.
The LEAP Quarterly gives a snapshot into LEAP by highlighting events, activities and students in the program. Check back often for the latest publication of the newsletter!
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The LEAP office has prepared a list of Frequently Asked Questions for your convenience. Each link below leads to a section with information that you may find helpful. If you need additional information, please contact [email protected]
LEAP is a Federal TRIO SSS (Student Support Services) Program, funded through a grant from the United States Department of Education. Each year, the Project will serve 140 Lee University students.
As a federally funded program, the US government sets the eligibility requirements for LEAP. To be eligible, students must:
LEAP’s comprehensive program of services is designed to increase students’ persistence, academic success, and graduation rate at Lee.
The LEAP Director works with the Financial Aid Director to make sure all eligible LEAP participants are receiving full financial support including the federal Pell grant. In addition, LEAP provides all of its participants with financial support in form of an annual LEAP scholarship.
LEAP participants must sign a contract stating that they will have frequent contact with the LEAP staff and are expected to take full advantage of the program’s services. These include weekly meetings with the peer mentors (freshmen and sophomores only), and monthly meetings with LEAP coaches (ALL participants). The more LEAP students are involved with the program, the more benefits they receive. If students fail to meet their obligations, they are placed on inactive status and will no longer receive the full benefits of the program.
No. You will be officially notified if you are accepted into the program within two to three weeks through your Lee University email address. If you do not have a Lee University email address, it means you have not been accepted into the university.
No, being a member of LEAP does not affect your financial aid.
Yes, if you meet the requirements as outlined in the Peer Mentor application and are selected.
LEAP is for first degree seeking students.
LEAP is an acronym for Learn- Engage- Achieve- Program. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, LEAP is a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program designed to serve selected undergraduate students who are either low-income, first-generation, and/or have a documented disability.
As a LEAP student, you will have the opportunity to utilize specialized services that are not available to the general student population, including a personalized LEAP career coach, a LEAP peer mentor, and individualized math/writing tutors designed for your academic and career success.
Participation in LEAP is limited since the program is only funded to serve 140 students each year. Interested students must submit an application along with all supporting documents online in order to be considered for the program. Participants are selected through a holistic review process and applicants may be called for an interview. Meeting the eligibility criteria and having an interview does not guarantee acceptance into the program. If you meet the criteria for eligibility but aren't admitted to LEAP due to capacity, you will be placed on our wait list.
Currently Enrolled Lee University Students
The LEAP application is open from now until April 15th.
Incoming Lee Freshmen Students
The LEAP applications will be considered through July 1st, though priority is given to earlier applicants.
Your Lee University user name and password to log into the LEAP application are the same username and password to log into your Lee University email. After applying to Lee University, your log-in credentials are sent to you via email to the e-mail address you used to register at Lee University. If you are unable to find these login credentials, please contact the Lee University Help Desk through email at [email protected] or by phone at (423) 614-8027.
LEAP will provide the following services:
These awards are given to students who exemplify the Learn, Engage, and Achieve Award qualities as outlined by the LEAP Program at Lee University
The Learn Award |
The Engage Award |
The Achieve Award |
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Kala Moss 2016 |
Amy Cuen 2016 |
Lyric Ferguson 2016 |
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Alyshia Smith 2017 |
Dejujuan Currie 2017 |
Alex Staup 2017 |
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Corey Dixon 2018 |
Emma Stasi 2018 |
Kadie Baker 2018 |
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Alissa Jackson 2019 |
Kirsten Tatum 2019 |
Sarah Brown 2019 |
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Kelsey Osborne 2020 |
Emma Ward 2020 |
Hannah Trew 2020 |
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Victoria Pace 2021 |
Hannah Sexton 2021 |
Jacob (Lucas) Waggoner 2021 |
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Samuel Gruber 2022 |
Haley Land 2022 |
Christina Endara 2022 |
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Jenna Franklin 2023 |
Sara Ford 2023 |
Jalyn Pointer 2023 |
LEAP TRIO SSS Academic Affairs • 1120 N. Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN 37311 • (423) 473-1185 • (800) LEE-9930
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.
David-Putter Scholarship Fund
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!
Diversity Abroad Achievement Scholarship
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.
Facebook Advertising Scholarship
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.
Fund For Education Abroad
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.
Owner Direct Vacation Rentals Study Away Scholarship
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
The Scott’s Cheap Flights Study Abroad Scholarship
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
Toptal Scholarships for Women; Empowering Future Female Leaders to Change the World
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
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.