The Peer EmPOWERment Fellowship
Are you an incoming freshman at the University of Memphis?
Would you like to master academic and personal success skills while inspiring and empowering younger students to do the same?
Become a Peer EmPOWERment Fellow!
The roles of a Peer EmPOWERment Fellow
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Attend special sections of two courses during the Fall 2021 semester with other Peer EmPOWERment Fellows
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ACAD 1100 – Learn academic strategies while training to become a Success Coach
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PHIL 1102 – Intro to Ethics: connect philosophy to tutoring and mentoring while earning a Gen Ed credit
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Train to continue your Success Coach career throughout your college experience
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Work up to 12 hours a week in a Shelby County High School classroom as a tutor and mentor
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Attend monthly personal, professional, and leadership development training
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Represent Peer Power by exhibiting academic and professional excellence
The benefits of being a Peer EmPOWERment Fellow
Book Stipend
Earn a $500 book stipend upon successful completion of your first semester!
Real World Skills
Learn skills that will prepare you for success in all areas of your life
Expand Your Network
Opportunities to network with local business and community leaders
Community
Build community while you learn and work with a diverse group of individuals who hold similar passions
Ready to get started?
Get in touch, or apply