The Lime Connect Fellowship Program
Pictured: Lime Connect Fellows Class of 2019
Applications are now CLOSED for the 2020 Lime Connect Fellowship Program.
The Lime Connect Fellowship Program For Students with Disabilities is our flagship program in the U.S. designed for highly accomplished rising juniors with disabilities. This prestigious program:
- guides Fellows through the summer internship recruitment process
- connects them with our corporate partners - some of the world's leading corporations - for potential Summer 2021 internships and more
- deepens their leadership skills
- prepares them for success in their internship
- builds their confidence as a person with a disability
- engages them in a Lime Connect Fellowship community, consisting of current and past Fellows
- provides access to prestigious scholarships
The Fellowship Program kicks off with a leadership & development symposium in New York in July and offers individual coaching, webinars, mentoring and Fellows community discussions throughout the year. Upon "graduation" from the program, Fellows become part of the larger Lime Connect Fellows Community and have access to ongoing professional development, community and networking opportunities throughout their careers.
Learn about the experience directly from current Fellows: Emeline, Jim, Tyler.
Check out this short video for additional insight!
2020 Lime Connect Fellowship Program Eligibility Requirements:
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A current sophomore at a four-year university in the United States
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Continuing studies as a full-time student for the 2020 - 2021 academic year
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Eligible to work in the United States
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A person with a (visible or invisible) disability.*
Lime Connect Fellow Benefits:
- Participation in an expense-paid Leadership & Development Symposium in New York City
- Access to Lime Connect's partner companies (BlackRock, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Google, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Microsoft, PwC and Unilever) via networking events, career workshops & more for potential summer 2021 internships
- Ongoing professional development, coaching, and mentoring for internship and career success
- Lifelong benefits of The Lime Connect Fellows Network
- Further development of Lime Connect's Fellowship Program and mentoring for future Fellows classes
**This is a two-part application. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.**
PART 1
Applicants will submit the following:
- Resume
- Two essays (400 words or less) describing your leadership qualities and your career goals
PART 2
Selected semi-finalists will submit the following:
- Two essays (400 words or less) describing breaking stereotypes and your motivation to apply to this program - due Sunday, March 29th (@ midnight PST)
- One letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor** (due on April 5th)
We encourage all applicants to be prepared to submit their reference information to ensure you meet deadline requirements.**
If selected, candidates will attend the following events in New York City:
Thursday, May 14th or Friday, May 15th (Finalists)
Lime Connect Fellows Selection Super Day with corporate partners
(via Skype if traveling overseas)
Wednesday, July 29th through Sunday, August 2nd (Fellows)
Lime Connect Fellows Leadership & Development Symposium
**Travel (within the U.S.), food, and accommodations will be provided for all selected Finalists (Super Days) and Fellows (the Leadership and Development Symposium).**
How to apply:
Log into, or join, The Lime Network and provide the following:
- Contact and education information
- Current resume
- Answers to four brief essay questions (2-part submission; see above)
- Provide one letter of recommendation from a professor, advisor or supervisor
* A person with a disability is defined as someone who has, or considers themselves to have, a long-term or recurring issue that impacts one or more activities that others may consider to be a daily function. This definition also includes the perception among others that a disability exists. We know that 90% of disabilities on campus (and 70% of disabilities among the general population) are invisible, and candidates with all disabilities are encouraged to join The Lime Network and take full advantage of the benefits it offers.
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