Compassion Scholars 2025 Mentor Application
The Compassion Scholars program is a state-run service learning initiative that seeks to cultivate compassionate leadership in young Washingtonians as part of our state's larger commitment to bridge the gap between student accessibility and student achievement for Washington's marginalized students. The Compassion Scholars program achieves this by implementing the principles of service learning, mentorship, and experiential travel.

In applying for this program, applicants should understand that the Compassion Scholars program is a year-long commitment. 

Program participants will embark on an international service learning excursion, after which scholars and mentors will collaborate closely to bring their newfound skills and insights to life by starting service projects in their own communities.

Throughout the remainder of the year, the scholars and their mentors will schedule monthly one-on-one zoom meetings to facilitate the implementation of their service projects. In addition to these meetings, the cohort will meet as a group quarterly to share updates and provide insights on their projects. At the end of the year, the cohort will present their project at the WSLB Welcome Day celebration.


The fellowship is administered at no cost to mentors, students, and their families.

The Compassion Scholars program is a program focused on developing compassionate leaders through a service-learning trip, mentorship, and leadership development sessions that will inform and assist our students in the design and implementation of a community project. The mentors are a vital piece to this program and appreciate you taking the time to fill out this application.

Compassion Scholars Mentor Applicant Requirements:

  • Have a passion for education and mentorship;

  • be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident of the United States;

  • be willing to undergo a Background Check;

  • have strong organizational and leadership skills.

Applications will be open from September 18th -November 12th, 2024.

Please note, the mission of the Washington State Leadership Board is to provide equitable and accessible programs for marginalized youth. Our application processes take this mission into account. These experiences are varied and complex. Please do not hesitate to apply due to your own specific circumstances.

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Email *
Full Legal Name (as it appears on your birth certificate and/or passport) *
Preferred Name (if different)
Personal email address (Please do not use a school-related address.) *
Gender *
Preferred Pronouns *
Date of Birth *
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Phone Number *
Is the above number a cell phone that can receive text messages? *
Street Address *
City *
Zip Code *
Mailing Address (if different)
Occupation *
I attest I meet the eligibility requirements for this program. *
Military service *
Do you identify as having a disability? If so, please describe your disability (your answer will not impact your eligibility for the program). *
Please provide a short introduction of yourself that will help the committee get to know you. Why are you interested in becoming a mentor for this program? In what ways do you think your background and experiences can contribute to this program? *
Please describe any previous experience you have mentoring, teaching, or working with young people. *
What do you believe are the qualities of an effective mentor? What strategies will you use to foster leadership skills, personal efficacy, and effective communication within your mentor/mentee relationship and service project? Please describe any previous experience you have mentoring, teaching, or working with young people. *
What does compassionate leadership mean to you? How would you approach building a strong and supportive relationship with your mentee based on your understanding of compassionate leadership? *
An important piece to the Compassion Scholars program is the community project that our students will design and implement. How do you envision helping students identify and address community needs effectively? *
Is there anything else you would like to share with us to help us in the decision-making process?
Please provide  the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references. 
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I understand the Compassion Scholars program is a year long commitment. I agree to fully participate, to the best of my abilities, in ALL program-related activities. I certify all the information in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. *
I am willing to undergo a background check if I am selected as a Compassion Scholars Mentor.  *
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