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Offered exclusively for LAWA Scholarship recipients.
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About the Program
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The LAWA Mentorship Program is designed to support scholars through an intentional mentor-mentee relationship. Many LAWA Scholars are first-generation college students. Through mentorship, scholars have the opportunity to connect with someone who can share perspective, offer encouragement, and help them navigate academic, personal, and professional goals.
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The program is an 8-month commitment and includes regular communication between mentors and mentees, monthly check-ins, and support from the LAWA team throughout the year.
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Why Mentorship Matters
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Mentorship helps scholars:
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Build confidence and leadership skills
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Strengthen college and career goals
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Grow their professional network
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Explore internships, jobs, and career pathways
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Feel a stronger sense of belonging
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Reduce isolation during college
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Receive support from someone invested in their success
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Stay connected to LAWA and the broader community
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Program Commitment
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The LAWA Mentorship Program is an 8-month commitment. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to meet regularly and stay in communication throughout the program year.
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LAWA will provide tools, guidance, and resources to support each match, including meeting prompts, check-in forms, and topic ideas connected to College Hacks and scholar development.
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The Mentorship Program was developed in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) – Business Honors Program.
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“The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people.”
“Mentoring is a two-way street. The mentor gets wiser while mentoring, and the mentee gains knowledge through his/her mentor.”
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