Become an Evanston Scholars Mentor!

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​Mentors serve as a source of information, inspiration, and moral support throughout our six-year program. In the first two years, mentors accompany High School Scholars and their families through the college application and financial aid process. Once students gain admission to college, mentors support them through the ups and downs of their college years and help celebrate graduation. Many mentors and Scholars develop relationships that endure after college. 

​Mentor Qualifications

• Mentors must possess a college degree and the desire to help Scholars persist through the application process and through college.
• Once an application is approved, mentors undergo training and submit to a background check.

Mentor Expectations

• Serve as social emotional/sounding board for Scholars
• Accountability partner, cheerleader and positive support
• Support Scholars as they work with Evanston Scholars staff to complete the college application process (essay proofreading, assist with college research, etc)
• Attend workshops with Scholars and parents to help reinforce learning about the college and financial aid process 
• Offer advice and counsel during first two years of college
• Support during the RISE Program (Relevant Internships for Successful Employment) during the 2nd year of college

Time Commitment    

• Mentors commit to support an Evanston Scholar for a minimum of four years. Formal mentor/Scholar relationships begin junior year of high school and continue through the second year of college and the RISE (Relevant Internships for Successful Employment) Program. Mentor/mentee pairs may choose to continue their relationships beyond this time. 
• Mentors agree to attend special events, including the Orientation and Graduation Celebration.
• Wherever possible, mentors join their Scholars at monthly Sunday workshops where they learn about the college search, application process, and career readiness. Workshops are also a time to get to get better acquainted with Scholars, their parents, and other mentors.
• Mentors agree to contact Scholars once a month. This contact may include phone calls, meetings, or even long text streams, with the goal of fostering open and meaningful communication that strengthens the relationship. ​

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Mentor Selection and Matching Timeline

• Mentor applications are due late-summer (exact date to be announced).
• Mentors are matched with high school junior Scholars in early fall.
• Mentors meet Scholars and parents at Meet Your Mentor Mixers during the month of October​

 
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