UMBC’s Wisdom Institute and the McNair Scholars Program are excited to partner and are seeking your support as we pair members of the Wisdom Institute (Wisdom Mentors) with rising graduating UMBC seniors in the McNair Scholars Program. Wisdom Mentors will meet virtually with their mentee at least once a month for the duration of this academic year. It is a hope that you will be able to provide them with encouragement and wisdom for life after UMBC as they head to graduate school.

The UMBC McNair Scholars Program's objective is to increase underrepresented minorities, first-generation, and low-income students’ enrollment in doctoral studies programs and ultimately PhD attainment. For more information about the program, visit our website at https://mcnair.umbc.edu/

To become a Wisdom Mentor, please

1.  View the information for mentors at https://mcnair.umbc.edu/mentors/information-for-mentors/

2.  Complete the Community of Supportors Interest form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvxVzQw4L2gwCf7bmDTASNvti07R18YngUlbfBNx8aH0s95w/viewform.     On a.  On the form please select Wisdom Mentor.

b.  Also, provide as much information about your life journey or anything that may be helpful in pairing you with a scholar.

Note: We may have more mentors than mentees, but your interest will help us ensure intentional matching.

Feel free to direct any question to Diane Lee at dlee@umbc.edu and Michael Hunt at michaelahunt@umbc.edu.  Applications for this academic year will be accepted through September 15.