What it means to be a mentor
The core of the Project Access Program is one-on-one mentoring between less privileged applicants and current top university students. You will be paired with a mentee - ideally from your country/region - who is interested in studying a degree similar to yours at your university.
1-2 hours a month of your support can have great impact. As a mentor, you provide applicants with encouragement, application support and tips and tricks throughout the application process.
Why you should become a mentor
Are you considering to volunteer as a mentor at Project Access? We offer you a unique opportunity to develop professionally and have a positive impact on equality and social mobility.
Make a difference in a mentee’s life
You can change your mentee’s lives! Imagine the support you wish you had when you decided where to study or how to write your personal statement. With your experience you can help your mentees succeed
Join a network of inspiring students
You can join a team of more than 5,000 mentors who study at some of the world’s best universities. We host regular campus events where you get to meet inspiring students and make new friends
Training, resources and partner events
We provide training and resources for you to help your mentee succeed. You’ll learn and practice time management, interpersonal skills, and we help you to develop professionally by connecting you with partners
What are you waiting for?
Mentee/mentor testimonials
And meet our US campus teams!
When you sign up as a Project Access mentor, we welcome you to form part of our local community of inspiring mentors at your university.
Campus teams represent Project Access at your college. We are responsible for recruiting and training new mentors, as well as supporting you during your volunteer work. We ensure that every mentor is taken care of and unlocks their full potential!
+ Why you should join a campus team
Are you considering volunteering at Project Access? We offer you a unique opportunity to develop professionally and have a positive impact on equality and social mobility.If you'd like to become even more involved beyond joining as a mentor, e.g. as a Campus Officer, please check out the currently open roles: Apply here.
Support and Guidance: Campus Teams lead training sessions, address any doubts or concerns, and ensure that the mentorship is an enriching experience for the mentor
Connecting students on campus: We want to get to know you! Our mentors are bright and passionate students, and Campus Teams help them get to know each other. All of this is centred around an active community
Engaging events: We hold a variety of on-campus events, including socials, webinars, career-oriented events and more! Moreover, mentors are invited to attend the exclusive events of our partner societies
+ Columbia
Project Access team members take leadership roles in ensuring that gaps in access to top universities become narrowed, with the understanding that no act of service is too big or too small to contribute. Our Columbia team, which includes members from all four undergraduate schools, welcomes you on board!
Our goal for 2021 is to increase graduate student mentor membership.
"Don‘t underestimate the impact a few hours per week can have on your mentee‘s life.“
+ Harvard
Project Access Harvard is committed to the organization-wide mission of working against inequities in higher education. By providing mentorship, community events, resources, and support networks, we are proud to be part of this cause and we hope that you‘ll join us.
Our goal for 2021 is to form a tight-knit campus community and increase retention on all levels.
"All of us are grateful for our educational opportunities and therefore, we want to give back in as many ways as we can."
+ Stanford
With the zeal of making top-notch higher education more accessible to students from various backgrounds, Project Access Stanford is a welcoming, innovative group of undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to the cause. If you want to become part of this wonderful team, spanning several graduating classes and timezones, join us today!
Our goal for 2021 is to find more mentors, particularly from graduate schools. We also want to build a better sense of our PA community when we are back on campus.
“Look at yourself from a few years back - have you ever felt thankful for someone else showing you a road that let you where you are? Now you can be such a guide to someone else in a similar position.”
+ Yale
Across all campuses, Project Access team members hope to provide support for students facing unjust, systemic barriers which limit their access to higher education. The Yale team welcomes you to the cause!
Our goal for 2021 is to increase support for accepted mentees and PA alums on campus.
“Project Access is all about investing in students of the future—the future of the world.“
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