Apply to Become a Civic-Leader Mentor

Civic Leaders interested in serving as mentors to an Elon Freedom Scholar high school student should submit their applications using this form for consideration into the program.

Name
First Last
Preferred Name
Preferred Pronouns
Email
Phone*
Phone Type
Over the course of the next year, will you be available to attend at least one two-hour Saturday workshop with your mentee?
- Yes
- No
Over the next year, will you be able to work with your mentee to devise a schedule that allows at least 15 contact hours with your mentee?
- Yes
- No
Upload Current Resume/CV
For which year(s) would you like to be considered?
Check all that apply
- 2022-2023
- 2023-2024
- 2024-2025
What does effective civic leadership mean to you?
Please limit your response to 300 words.
How do you embody the qualities of an effective civic leader?
Please limit your response to 300 words.
Why are you interested in becoming an EFS Civic Leader Mentor for the Freedom Scholars program?
Please limit your response to 300 words.
What do you hope to gain from being a civic-leader mentor for the Freedom Scholars program?
Specify 3 goals/outcomes
What are the most important qualities of a mentor?
Describe a significant mentoring experience that impacted your life. (You could have been the mentor or mentee)
Background Check*
Your consent to a background check, since you will be working with vulnerable populations, is required for consideration. In hitting the “Submit” button below, I understand that should I be accepted to serve as a Civic-Leader Mentor, my final acceptance into the program will be subject to a background check.
I consent

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Civic-Leader Mentor. If you have any questions or problems submitting your application and accompanying documents, email freedomschoars@elon.edu.