She Needs Your Guidance and Unwavering Support

Thank you for your interest in Support Our Scholars and changing the life of one of our extraordinary young women. Mentors are the heart of our program and the reason our Scholars have been able to achieve so much success.

 

Effective mentoring requires a passion to support the growth of another person, and above all, time, energy, and consistency. Entering into a mentoring relationship is not a decision to be taken lightly. Therefore, before you take the plunge, you should think about:


  • Why you want to mentor.
  • Whether you have the time and energy to mentor a Scholar.
  • Whether you can make a four-year long commitment to our organization and your Scholar.


75+

CURRENT

SCHOLARS


94%

GRADUATION

RATE


85+

COLLEGE

GRADUATES


2025 Dates & Deadlines

Intro to Mentoring

Hear from current mentors & scholars to learn more about mentoring at SOS.

Mentor Training

Learn the ins and outs of being an SOS mentor. We'll get you ready for this new journey with a strong foundation and answer any questions you might have.

Mentor Scholar Bootcamp

Time to meet your Scholar! This will be your first opportunity to start building a bond with your Scholar.


Dorm Shower

Let's get your scholar ready to move to college! At this event, your mentee will receive all their dorm room essentials and be welcomed as a member of the SOS Class of 2029.

Want To Apply?

In order to mentor our SOS Scholars, you must comply with the following guidelines:

Age

Mentor must be 21 years or older.

Background

Mentor must pass a criminal background check and remain in good standing within the community.

Healthy Boundaries

Mentor must maintain healthy and appropriate boundaries with her Scholar and Scholar’s family.

Empowerment

Mentor must always strive to empower (and not enable) her Scholar through a positive relationship of encouragement and accountability.

Communication

Mentor must notify the SOS team in case of an emergency and/or any major event in the life of her Scholar (i.e. academic probation, hospitalization, death in the family, mental health issues, etc.).

Attendance

Mentor must attend Mentor Training, Mentor Scholar Boot Camp, and the Dorm Shower.

Trainings & Touchpoints

Mentor must participate in Mentor Trainings and Mentor Touchpoints to the best of her ability and is responsible for the information and/or materials missed in her absence.

Model Behavior

Mentor must always act as a role model and act within the guidelines, standards, and mission of SOS.

Communication Guidelines

Our general expectations for our mentors are that they remain in regular contact with their Scholars throughout the year, celebrate their successes, provide emotional support when needed, be on the lookout for barriers to success, and communicate with the SOS office. To help the mentors provide as much support and guidance to our Scholars as possible, we have monthly mentor check ins. These check ins provide some sort of educational component for the mentors, as well as an opportunity for the mentors to ask each other questions.

Mentor should have at least one face-to-face meeting (multiple meetings preferred) with her Scholar before the Scholar leaves for college.

Mentor should maintain weekly contact with her Scholar during her freshman year to build a healthy, bonding relationship and to help the Scholar adjust to college life.

Mentor should maintain monthly contact for the duration of her Scholar’s tenure in college. One contact per month is the required minimum. However, you will begin to discover what and how much contact is necessary and comfortable for your Scholar.

Apply to be a Mentor

Email Isabella Aguirre, Director of Mentors and Scholars, at isabella@supportourscholars.org

Mentor a Scholar Form