Virtual Mentoring Scholarship Information
Virtual Mentoring is a 1:1 online mentoring program that pairs eligible children in grades 1 to 8 with a young adult or adult mentor through weekly ZOOM video calls. The program leverages the digital platform for maximum learning and skills growth to decrease the achievement gap during the COVID crisis and well beyond.

REGISTER TO REQUEST A VIRTUAL MENTOR FOR YOU CHILD

What will my child Gain From This Program?

​The Virtual Mentoring Program:

• Connects students in grades 1-8 with a regular 1:1 Virtual Mentor relationship
• Provides online support to improve the mentee’s skills in digital fluency such as:
  • Organizing the digital learning space for effectiveness
  • Maintaining passwords and other tools (calculator, books, notebooks, etc…)
  • Establishing routines
  • Navigating Google Classroom & other District resources
• Provides connection through a peer or adult mentor relationship
• Offers content area support for homework, long term projects and/or skills practice

Who is Eligible For a Virtual Mentor Scholarship?

Eligible families meet at least one of these criteria:

• Receive free or reduced lunch
• Are experiencing immediate financial stress
• Have never had a computer in their home before

How Do I Request A Virtual Mentor for My child?

STEP ONE: Register here via a simple form*
* Before registering read the following documents:

• STEM Alliance Virtual Mentor Program Consent Form (English and Spanish)
• Optional Form to Share Information between Virtual Mentor & Schools
• STEM Alliance Privacy Policy
• Zoom Terms of Service
• Zoom Privacy Policy

STEP TWO:
We will contact you for an intake interview to help us match your child to a Virtual Mentor
STEP THREE:
​We make a match and your child starts working on a weekly basis with a Virtual Mentor

How Do I Become A Virtual Mentor Intern?

​Click HERE to read about the Virtual Mentor internship and requirements.

Virtual Mentoring is part of the STEM Navigators program. There are other opportunities for adults and students to get involved with our work.
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