Terp Young Scholars (TYS), the university’s 3-week pre-college program for high school students, is seeking mentors for their summer program, July 10-28, 2023.
TYS offers two learning options: in-person and online. Both options are offered July 10-28, 2023.
In both options, mentors supervise Terp Young Scholars to ensure a safe, inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment. Position descriptions and the application can be found on the Terp Young Scholars Mentor Opportunities Website.
Mentors for the in-person program work 8 hours per day between 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mentors for the online program work 5 hours per day between 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Requirements for all positions:
- Must have the desire to work with students ages 14-19
- Must be a current UMD degree-seeking student
- Must attend mandatory training July 6-7
Compensation:
- TYS Program Mentors (in person): $2,100
- Lunch is provided, a RecWell Membership (for program duration), and parking (if required).
- TYS Program Mentors (online): $1,275
Information sessions:
Attend an information session to learn more about the program and ask questions. You must register for an information session to receive a Zoom link. Below are the information session dates being offered:
- Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 2-3 p.m.
The application deadline is February 6 at 5 p.m. EST. Contact tys@umd.edu if you have questions about the positions, program or application.
