“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”
Alejandra
Mentor, University of Heidelberg
10-week program · Free for students
Online mentorship for high school students worldwide
RISE connects high school students with university students and early-career professionals for a guided, practical, and uplifting 10-week journey.
Fall 2026 applications open · Aug 23
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See RISE in action
A quick look at the program
How the program empowers mentees and mentors.
Built for mentees and mentors
What Makes RISE Different
Mentorship, masterclasses, and global community.
Mentor Matching
Thoughtful pairing of students with early-career mentors.
10-Week Structure
Clear weekly milestones and activities for consistent progress.
Global Community
Connect with peers and mentors from around the world.
Future-Ready Skills
Build confidence, communication, and career awareness.
Our impact in numbers
Hundreds of mentorship conversations that open doors
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Mentor Spotlight
Meet the faces guiding RISE
Mentor highlights from across the RISE community.
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The experience
A peek into the RISE experience
Preview what a mentorship session and a masterclass look like.
1:1 mentorship session
Individualized sessions where different topics are discussed to advance the mentee's growth.
Masterclasses
Group calls where one mentor teaches a readily applicable topic to the whole mentee cohort.
Disclaimer: These sample clips were generated with AI to demonstrate the format; live sessions feature our mentors and students.
Voices from the community