Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Psychology Students

  • MPUPS is to guide and give support to prospective graduate study applicants.
  • Scaffolds and provides constructive feedback and comments on application materials submitted by postgrad applicants in the field of Psychology.
  • Aids individuals from underrepresented countries who aspire to pursue higher education abroad, as well as those who may be less familiar with the steps and knowledge of the application process.
  • Serves as a valuable resource for guiding individuals in their academic careers.

ELIGIBILITY & CONDITIONS

Who can be a MPUPS eligible mentee?

  • MPUPS is open to applicants intending to apply to master's or PhD programs in Psychology or related fields such as Educational Technology & Communication, Learning Sciences, etc.

  • Applicants should be applying for the upcoming academic year.

What are the other conditions for applicants/potential mentees?

To apply as a mentee, applicants must thoroughly review the following conditions and acknowledge their understanding:

  • Participation as a mentee does not guarantee admission to a M.S./PhD program.

  • Statements may undergo multiple rounds of revision. Implementing the feedback provided here does not guarantee that the statement has reached its highest potential for M.S./PhD admission.

  • While the mentor endeavors to provide helpful feedback, she is not a professional editor. It is advisable to use your judgment and seek multiple opinions on your writing.

This program is not officially affiliated with any university, and there is no association with university admissions offices. It is an independently created and managed initiative designed to support underrepresented communities in pursuing higher education abroad, particularly in North American Universities.

LIST OF MENTEES


a glimpse of MPUPS event


workshop event


Moment with the mentees from one of the workshops