Mentorship and Advising
Looking to make university a reality? HIAF is here to walk with you through each step of the process from college admission to graduation and beyond.We assign a mentor to each HIAF Scholar to ensure continued success throughout your university journey. Our goal is to support each HIAF Scholar and their family throughout their university career to include course selection and career advising.
Become a HIAF Mentor
Many of our HIAF Scholars are the first in their families to attend university and some have not yet had the chance to explore the world beyond their community. Navigating the academic, social, financial, and other pressures of university can be daunting. Our Scholars need advice and guidance from their first day of college to their post-graduation plans. HIAF Mentors are there to support our Scholars and to maximize their chances of success in university and beyond.
We aim to surround our Scholars with an extensive network of support. HIAF mentors provide personalized attention and comprehensive mentoring to their assigned Scholar. Specifically, the mentor provides academic, professional and emotional guidance and support as the Scholar navigates all aspects of the college experience and seeks to secure employment during summer breaks and after graduation.
What’s expected from mentors
• Research academic requirements and campus resources, to guide students as needed.
• Communicate regularly with your Scholar.
• Use best efforts to help resolve any issues and alert HIAF Operations Director of any unresolved issues that require attention.
To become a HIAF mentor, please email our Operations Director, Ms. Janet Ashikai Ashitey at operations@hiafghana.com.
Mentors are matched with first-year Scholars before their first semester.
Thank you for your support!