What is the Melius Mentorship Network?
Melius Mentorship Network aims to help youth in Canada who are newcomers, Indigenous, refugees, or from low-income backgrounds. The program offers FREE support and guidance related to post-secondary education and careers.
The program is available during the academic school year (from September to June), providing the following services:
- Tutoring in subjects such as math, physics, biology, chemistry, and English for high school students
- One-on-one mentorship to discuss academic and career paths after high school
- Advice on applying to universities and scholarships
The program matches students with mentors who are current university students or university graduates.
Am I eligible to join the Melius Mentorship Network?
You are eligible to join the Melius Mentorship Network at the University of Toronto if you meet the following criteria:
- You are a newcomer, Indigenous, refugee or low-income youth.
- Planning to pursue post-secondary education and meet one of the following conditions:
- Currently attending high school within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
- High school graduate aged 18 to 24
If you live outside of the GTA, please email meliusmentorships@gmail.com to learn more about joining the program.
How can I join?
To join the Melius Mentorship Network, follow these steps:
- Fill out the Registration Form: The link directs you to the application
- Matching Process: Based on your responses, you will be matched with a mentor who aligns with your interests and goals.
- Start Mentoring: You can discuss your academic ambitions and career goals once matched.
I am a post-secondary student. Can I become a mentor?
Yes, all post-secondary students are welcome to apply as a mentor. Prior mentorship experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Here's what Melius Mentorship expects from their mentors:
- Flexible schedule: You'll provide mentorship based on the needs and goals of the student you match with. Flexibility is key to meeting these needs.
- Commitment: Melius Mentorship’s services operate during the academic school year. As a mentor, you understand the importance of managing your own academics while assisting your students.
The Melius Mentorship Network is located in 3 different universities in Ontario:
- McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, and
- University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.
If you are a student or graduate of the University of Toronto, please complete this form to apply.
If you're a post-secondary student from another university in Canada, please fill out this mentorship form available on the Melius Mentorship website.
A Melius Mentorship team member will contact you to discuss your application further. If you have any questions, please email melius.utsg@gmail.com.
Presented by: University of Toronto Melius Mentorship Network