Conexiones Mentorship Program

Become a Mentor

The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley is seeking dedicated professionals and advocates willing to volunteer their expertise and support Latino STEM college students in cultivating leadership and professional development skills.

Latinos in Technology Scholarship recipients are carefully matched with dedicated STEM professionals who serve as allies, advisors, and supporters. Mentors will be matched with a 3rd- or 4th-year Latino undergraduate pursuing a STEM-related major to provide college and career development guidance through a 1-hour monthly meeting over the course of the 5-month program.

Mentors are paired with scholars pursuing a compatible educational and career trajectory. A Program Overview curriculum document is provided to guide and navigate each session and to strengthen scholars’ resumes, interview skills, and SMART goal-setting skills. Mentors may also help explore careers, set goals, develop contacts, and identify resources for high-tech careers.

Mentors Qualifications:

• BA/BS Degree in a STEM-related major or relevant professional experience.
• Currently employed Full-time/Part-time in the STEM industry.
• Committed to supporting a first-generation Latino college student in STEM to navigate post-grad entry-level employment or graduate degrees.
• At least 1 hour per month, for 5 months, to mentor a student.
• You do not need to be an expert in your field. Your personal and professional experience is sufficient.

Program Cycles:

• Spring 2026: April 2026 – August 2026
• Fall 2026: October 2026 – February 2027

Upon completing your application, a team member will contact you no later than April 2026 if you are selected to be a mentor for the fall cycle and will connect you via email with your mentee. For any questions, please reach out to office@hfsv.org.

It is important to note that while we strive to match all our scholars with mentors, there is a possibility that you will not be matched during this cycle. We will notify you and reconnect again for the next cycle. 

Your guidance can shape futures! Take the first step and fill out the mentorship application.

Name *

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Last

Email *

Phone Number *

What ethnicity best describes you? *

• American Indian or Alaskan Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
• Black or African American
• Latino/a/Hispanic
• White/Caucasian
• Multiple ethnicity
• Other

Linkedin Profile *

What is the highest level of education you have completed? *Graduated from high schoolEarned a 4 year college degree (B.S. B.A, B.F.A)Some graduate schoolCompleted graduate school (M.A, M.S)Completed a PhDOther

University or College Name *

What was your major? *

Employer *

Does your employer offer a volunteer grant program?

A volunteer grant program means that a company provides grants to nonprofits where employees volunteer on a regular basis. You can check if your company offers a volunteer grant program here: https://doublethedonation.com/hispanicfoundationofsiliconvalley

Many corporations match employee donations to our organization, check if your employer does as well, here

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Job Title *

Employee Resource Group Name (if applicable)

Please provide a brief list of skills/experience/special projects you have so that we can match you with scholars with similar experiences or aspirations. *

Are you a first generation college student? *

• Yes
• No

Why are you interested in volunteering as a mentor for the Conexiones Mentorship Program?

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