To be a mentor for the Phillips Scholarship, an adult should fulfill at least some of the qualities below, depending on the circumstance of the student:

Mentors should

• already be in a supportive relationship with a student, guiding them through the challenges of high school when there is a need for additional assistance
• be willing to continue support of student during college career
• be knowledgeable of the student’s strengths and weaknesses and be able to complete the Mentor Recommendation Form (this is in addition to two required recommendations)
• be able to either provide or find assistance for the student to collect and understand the financial information needed to apply for the FAFSA and other financially based applications
• support the student in making wise decisions regarding the choice of college to prevent overreaching financially or academically
• provide student with a supportive, yet challenging environment which creates growth and self-reliance
• supplement the role of parent or guidance counselor when there are times when aid from those sources are not available
• be a role model for students who have not necessarily had the advantage of having many positive ones in their lives

Anyone wishing to mentor a student who is applying to the Phillips Scholarship must complete the Mentor Recommendation Form.

  Phillips Scholarship Mentor Recommendation Form

If you would like more information and help in becoming a mentor to a student, click on the Federal Government's publication KnowHow2Go Mentor Workbook