Fellows Program

We are pleased to provide an opportunity for Lee freshmen to invest deeply in conversations on the questions that connect us through our Fellows Program.

The Center for Responsible Citizenship is deeply committed to promoting community and civic responsibility through charitable conversations on the questions that connect us. We invite you to apply to invest deeply in these important conversations. As part of the internship you’ll meet regularly with our program coordinator and chat about the ideas you’ve been developing through our events and readings. In addition, you’ll help with CRC research projects for 2 hours per week reading assigned materials and providing summary reports on those readings. In addition, you’ll connect with peers who are passionate about learning and growing together through attending CRC sponsored events.

CRC Fellows will receive books, unique extracurricular opportunities, and a $750 stipend.

Please submit your application via the 2025-26 CRC Fellows Application Portal (forthcoming).

Expectations

  • Commit to attending CRC events for the year

  • Reading Group participant

  • Represent the values of Responsible Citizenship

  • Occasionally assist with CRC functions

Application Requirements

  • Be a freshman (or first-year) student at Lee University

  • Respond to two short essay questions (250 words, 500 words)

  • A letter of recommendation from someone who has taught you and can comment on your academic and analytic abilities and promise. (A letter from another individual may supplement, but not replace, this letter.

  • A letter of one to two pages explaining why the internship or fellowship is of interest to you and why you should be selected for it.

If you have any questions, contact our Program Coordinator, Audrey Haley, at crc@leeuniversity.edu.