Strickland L.I.F.T. Fellowship Program
HPU’s Talent Acquisition Expert in Residence, Dee Ann Turner, former VP for talent at Chick-fil-A, shared her expertise and vision with L.I.F.T. fellowship members during a power lunch session on campus.
The Fellowship Advantage The Strickland L.I.F.T. Fellowship Program provides networking, leadership development, mentorship and coaching for students interested in becoming CEOs, leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and trailblazers in their chosen careers. The program is not limited to any one field of study. Rather, L.I.F.T. students will work alongside accomplished faculty and executives to strengthen their self-efficacy, confidence and leadership capacity. The Strickland L.I.F.T. Fellowship Program will generate a sustainable pipeline of students who desire to blaze a trail for themselves as they progress in college and into the next stages of their lives.
WHO SHOULD APPLY? Students who excel in academics, leadership, and service and want to elevate their skills to new heights should apply for this highly selective fellowship, which has 36 spots. Participants receive invaluable mentorship, coaching, and experiential learning designed to empower them for career and personal success while also enhancing their leadership talents to make a positive impact.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION L.I.F.T. Fellowship Members will receive a $3,000 SCHOLARSHIP renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Fellowship Members must meet GPA and professionalism requirements to be awarded continuation of their fellowship into the next academic year. Additional experiential learning opportunities, internships and scholarship dollars are available for L.I.F.T. scholars who desire to pursue a career in the insurance industry.