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About the Mentorship Programme
The India Graduate Mentorship Programme (IGMP) 2025-26 is a mentoring initiative that seeks to help Indian learners from marginalised communities apply to universities abroad for graduate studies (masters and PhD).
We provide both technical (depending on the course/ discipline of interest to the mentee) as well as affinity-based mentorship to support our mentees holistically. We help learners with university and funding/ scholarship applications, and also provide capacity-building support.
The IGMP, launched in 2022, has been a resounding success, witnessing remarkable growth and helping hundreds of students secure admissions to top universities and prestigious scholarships. We have clocked over 600 admission offers from top universities like the University of Oxford, Harvard University, University of Cambridge, Harvard University, Yale University, New York University, SOAS University of London, London School of Economics and Political Science, University College London, and John Hopkins University, among others. Our mentees have also won 100+ prestigious fully-funded scholarships, including the Rhodes Scholarship, Chevening Scholarship, Commonwealth Shared Scholarship, Felix Scholarship, Inlaks Scholarship, Clarendon Scholarship, Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarship, Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, among others.
We are excited to continue IGMP for yet another year, and hope that we are able to help more learners from marginalised backgrounds achieve their academic dreams in 2025-26! Applications to be a mentee on the IGMP are now open and will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. Applications for mentors are accepted on a rolling basis!
Applications
Information for Mentees
​The India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26 focuses on providing free mentorship and support to individuals looking to apply for postgraduate degrees (including PhD) at higher education institutions abroad (including UK, USA, Europe, Asia-Pacific).
Benefits
Through this programme, mentees can expect;
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personalised 1:1 mentorship on all aspects of university and scholarship applications;
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access to a network of expert mentors who have pursued postgraduate studies abroad;
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mentee-only workshops on all aspects of university application processes, including: identifying degrees/ universities/ funding avenues of relevance, drafting good CVs, personal statements, writing samples, and preparing for interviews;
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tailored support programmes for scholarships;
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interview and English language support programmes;
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affinity-based psychosocial support, and more.
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Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if:
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you have completed, or are in the final year of an undergraduate degree at a college/ university in India;
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you are planning to apply for a postgraduate degree (including PhD) abroad (e.g. UK, USA, Australia, Europe) to start in Fall 2026 (September 2026); and
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you are disadvantaged by social position, economic ability, and/or geography (or other similar factors).
Application Process
If you meet the eligibility criteria specified above, we encourage you to apply to be a Mentee with us by filling the Application Form below. Before doing so, please have the following details ready:
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Personal Information, including contact details, permanent address, education level of your parents, family income, etc.
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Information about your Educational Background, including your school information, college/ university degree, medium of instruction, etc.
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Supporting Information including your CV, plans of higher education, choice of courses and universities, etc.
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Applications for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme will close at 11.59pm IST on Friday, 31 October 2025.​ All applicants will hear back on the status of their applications by email.
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FAQs for mentees
Q1. When will applications open for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26?
Applications for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme are now open.
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Q2. When will applications close for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26?
Applications for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme will closed at 11.59pm IST on Friday, 31 October 2025.
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Q3. How do I apply for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26?
Applications can be made by filling the form provided above and below (and here).
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Q4. Will I get an acknowledgment email on submitting my application?
You will receive an email acknowledging your application within 24 hours of submitting the application form. Make sure you enter the correct email address.
Q5. Can I apply if I was a mentee in previous years?
If you were a mentee at Project EduAccess in 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25 or were selected to be a mentee in 2022-23, 2023-24, or 2024-25 but eventually withdrew or could not make university applications, you will need to apply afresh. We've made changes in the mentorship programme and will require a new application from all applicants, including our past mentees.
Q6. When will I hear back after applying for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme?
You will receive our decision within 3-4 weeks after the application deadline. Given the large volume of applications we receive, even if you apply earlier, we will only be able to inform you about the outcome of your application after 3-4 weeks from the deadline.
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Q7. What if I do not hear back 4 weeks after the application deadline?
It is highly unlikely that you will not receive a response from us within 4 weeks of the application deadline. However, if this does occur, please check your inbox as well as your spam folder. If you still have not received any communication from us, you can reach out to us at info@projecteduaccess.com.
Q8. Will I be notified if I am not selected for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26?
Yes, we will inform all applicants, whether selected or not selected, about the outcome of their application.
Q9. Someone has asked me to pay a fee to be considered for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme. Should I pay?
No, you should not pay any fees. The India Graduate Mentorship Programme is completely free of cost. If anyone asks you for money claiming to be associated with us, please report them immediately to info@projecteduaccess.com.
Q10. What happens after I am selected for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme?
If you are selected, you will receive an email from us informing you about your selection. This email will include a deadline by which you need to confirm your acceptance. Once you confirm, you will go through an onboarding process before your mentorship formally begins.
Q11. What happens if I am not selected for the India Graduate Mentorship Programme?
Due to our limited capacity, we cannot accept all applicants into the India Graduate Mentorship Programme. If you are not selected, it does not reflect on your merit or qualifications. Selection is a careful decision based on various factors, including the status of your profile. In some cases, we may offer you a place in a different programme better suited to your needs. Regardless of the outcome, we will inform you about the decision and provide further guidance if possible.
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Q12. If I have more questions, how do I get in touch?
Email us at info@projecteduaccess.com ​​
Information for Mentors
We could not run this programme without the generous and dedicated support of volunteers who embrace our core commitment to equality and representation.
Mentoring at Project EduAccess can be a rewarding experience! By sharing your expertise and experience, you can positively impact the future of students from historically marginalised and disadvantaged communities. You can also become part of and benefit from the community of mentors working with Project EduAccess. We are home to a team of expert mentors, comprising of individuals who have pursued, are currently pursuing or have received offers to pursue their higher education from top universities abroad (including the US, UK and Europe). They come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds and universities and have benefitted from diverse funding, internship, and research avenues.
If you would like to volunteer with us for our India Graduate Mentorship Programme 2025-26, please fill the application form below. Before applying, we ask that you keep the following in mind:
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We are looking for mentors who are currently pursuing or have pursued graduate-level programmes at universities abroad. Please apply only if you have such experience.
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We expect mentors to provide stable support to any assigned mentees throughout the upcoming applications cycle. Mentors are expected to commit 5-6 hours per month on an average to the programme. They are also expected to attend an hour-long in-house training and sensitisation session before joining the programme.
Please note that filling this form does not guarantee that you will be onboarded as a mentor. You will be contacted by our team to follow through on the selection process.
We are committed to inclusion and representation. Therefore, we particularly encourage individuals from marginalised communities in India to apply.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.