Mentorship
Find your mentorship match
In the years leading up to graduation, QuestBridge Scholars and new Alumni may have questions like: What do I want my career to look like now and long-term? Is further education right for me? How can I make an impact on my community?
Many QuestBridge Alumni have already walked this path and are uniquely equipped to offer guidance to help Scholars and new Alumni transition successfully to their next steps at work, a graduate program, or wherever life takes them.
QuestBridge Alumni Mentorship facilitates these meaningful connections so that mentees can receive advice from a trusted member of the QuestBridge community.
How can mentees benefit?
- Get help navigating the transition from college to post-graduate life.
- Make the most of college and prepare for your post-graduate plans.
- Gain insight to help you thrive in the first years after college.
- Experience the value of a mentorship relationship.
How can mentors benefit?
- Share experiences and advice with a younger mentee.
- Give back to the QuestBridge community.
Meeting with my mentor made me realize that there is someone who has been in a similar position as me, and I don't have to do things alone.
This program has encouraged me to reflect on my own experiences as an undergraduate student and helped me to create a stronger sense of self and community, even if my mentees are a thousand miles away. This program has emboldened my commitment to supporting and mentoring students who might otherwise not have access to mentors with shared experiences.
Start your mentorship journey
Through a unique mentorship matching process that aims to find the best possible fits, Scholars and Alumni will meet in pairs and in a larger cohort with guided content and curriculum. If a suitable pair can be found, participants will:
- Meet regularly one-on-one virtually.
- Set goals to work on together.
- Participate in online communities of Scholars and Alumni to exchange industry-specific advice.
Invitations to apply are sent to eligible Scholars and Alumni each summer.
Who can participate?
Mentees: QuestBridge Scholars entering their third or fourth year of college, and Alumni who have graduated within the last two years.
Mentors: QuestBridge Alumni who have graduated two or more years ago, and have work experience or are in a graduate program.