Free online mentorship for high school students
Get matched 1:1 with a university student or young professional who recently walked the path you're on. It takes about 2 hours a week for 10 weeks, and you finish with a written plan for university.
Fall 2026
Apply
Aug 23 - Sep 12, 2026
Tell us about yourself and what you want from the program.
Interview and match
Sep 13 - Oct 3, 2026
A short conversation with our team, then we pair you with a mentor.
8 sessions
Oct 4 - Dec 12, 2026
Meet your mentor 1:1 and join live masterclasses.
Your roadmap
Dec 12, 2026
Finish with a written plan for university and a certificate.
What mentors and students say
“Mentoring covered study strategies, time management, and transitioning from high school to university. Our close age gap helped create a safe, fun space. Seeing my mentee succeed makes me really proud”
“My time with RISE was very productive. The mentorship provided clarity in my decisions and the masterclasses were educational and enriching. The organization and support from the RISE team made me feel comfortable and confident at all times. Highly recommended”
A quick look at the program
Hundreds of mentorship conversations that open doors
- Students mentored
- 220+
- Mentee countries
- 17
- Continents reached
- 4
- Cohorts completed
- 7
- Mentors involved
- 109+
- Mentor countries
- 21
Meet some of our mentors
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What a session and a masterclass look like
These sample clips were made with AI to show the format. Real sessions are with our mentors and students.
1:1 mentorship session
You and your mentor meet one-on-one and work through that week's topic together.
Masterclasses
A mentor teaches a practical skill to the whole cohort in a live group call.