Scholarships and Fellowships
An investment in scholarships allows Lehigh to attract the best students and enables them to take full advantage of the breadth of opportunities and experiential learning available.
- French Scholars — from the Kenneth R. French ’75 and Vickie A. French Endowed Scholarship Fund — are an annual cohort of 20 outstanding first-generation students from across the country.
- Foundational gifts from Mark Alpert ’70, Maria Chrin ’87 ’10P and John Chrin ’85 ’86 ’10P, Trustee Ann Lewnes ’83 ’22P and Greg Welch ’22P, and John Staub ’86 helped establish the Soaring Together Scholarship Program in celebration of 50 years of education.
- The Rossin College Doctoral Support Program — seeded with support from Joan R. Stephans, daughter of Ada and Peter C. Rossin ’48, namesake of the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, and her husband, Peter Stephans, through the Rossin Foundation — helps recruit and get research off to a strong start for Ph.D. engineering graduate students.
- Lee Fellows in physics and mathematics are funded by Hyo Sang Lee ’76G ’80G and the H.S. Lee Family Foundation in honor of his faculty adviser, Yong W. Kim.
Endowed Chairs
- Sam Banks ’63 Endowed Chair in Industrial and Systems Engineering is a $3.5 million estate gift.
- Zisman Family Chair in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Mike Zisman ’70 is in honor of professor William L. Luyben.
- Ellen and Vincent Forlenza ’75 Chair in Health Innovation and Technology represents belief in the college’s mission to educate population health leaders.
Endowed Coaches
Ingrassia Family Men’s Soccer Head Coach from Elizabeth McCaul-Ingrassia ’16P and Francis J. Ingrassia ’75 ’16P contributes to providing a high-quality student-athlete experience.
Research and Experiential Learning
- Cathy Engelbert ’86 LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Athletics, and Distinction) Scholars Program turns undergraduate student-athletes from different majors, sports, and class years into campus leaders.
- Smith Funds for Research and Innovation from Dan Smith Jr. ’71 and Elizabeth Riley accelerate collaborative research.
Rapidly Accelerated Research Experience from Professor Vassie C. Ware and William J. Taylor supports underrepresented students in STEM. - Strohl Grants from Dale S. Strohl ’58 aid work in the humanities and social sciences.
- Keysight Technologies Lab features 20 stations of high-tech testing and measuring equipment for electrical engineering and computer engineering students. The firm’s former executive chairman and CEO is Ron Nersesian ’82.
- Zug Community Health Internships from Linda and D. Brooks Zug ’67 help the College of Health meet its goal to have 100% of students participate in experiential learning that promotes community health outcomes.
In This Image: Residence Halls: Singleton, Hitch, and Maida Houses
In This Image: Health, Science, and Technology Building
In This Image: Business Innovation Building: with the Vistex Institute for Executive Education
The Arts at Lehigh
Zoellner Arts Center’s Director’s Endowment Fund from Oldrich “Ollie” Foucek III ’72 ’05P ’09P inspired fellow Zoellner Advisory Council members to make gifts to the fund to sustain the mission of the performing arts.
Woodcock Director’s Fund for Lehigh University Art Galleries, from Kenneth Woodcock ’65, enhances the quality of life for campus and community through art.
Engagement
Since 2018 when Lehigh launched the campaign, 42,000 graduates, more than 50% of all contactable alumni, have attended an event, mentored a student, networked with other alumni, volunteered time, made a gift, or interacted with one of our programs and communications online. Alumni have risen to the challenge, and their involvement has helped strengthen networks, increase the value of degrees, and
elevate the quality of the Lehigh experience for our students.
