The mission of the International ACAC Mentor Year Program is to provide a formal mentorship program where members build relationships with members in support of their professional development. The International ACAC Mentor Year Program provides a focused, familiar community for professionals seeking growth through mentorship. Through 1:1 Mentor/Mentee relationships, regular participant meetings, and regular committee updates, Mentees will build their skill-set, knowledge base, and resources for their own personal and professional development and for the benefit of the student populations that they serve.
About the Program
See the 2026-2027 Program Timeline.
Mentors and Mentees are encouraged to apply to the annual Mentor Year Program by the listed dates and deadlines. Application is done by completing a form, which is open for about a month each year. Applications and additional information is shared in International ACAC Member Monthly Bulletins.
We aim to equally represent parts of the globe/time zones as well as enlist an equal number of participants from secondary schools, universities and independent educational consultants.
*NEW in 2025*
Applications will open in late June/early July of 2025; pairs will be announced by late August and the Mentor Year Program 2025 Cohort will begin in September 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the Committee at MentorYearProgram@InternationalACAC.org.
Mentor/Mentee Resources
Professional Development Stipends
The Mentor Year Program is excited to offer grants for both Mentors and Mentees to seek professional development opportunities.
- Grants are for up to $250 USD per person.
- Up to twelve grants will be distributed annually, six for Mentors and six for Mentees.
The stipend can be used for in-person events, such as local/regional conferences or courses, or virtual opportunities, such as online classes or virtual conferences. Covered within the $250 can be expenses such as event or course registration, relevant materials, and transportation to/from the event.
The stipend cannot be used for the 2026 International ACAC Annual Conference or Regional Institutes (there are separate bursaries for these).
In order to qualify for a Mentor Year Program Professional Development Stipend, you must:
1) Be an active member of International ACAC.
2) Be an active participant of the International ACAC Mentor Year Program for the 2025-2026 year.
3) Submit a complete application, including the information for a specific professional development opportunity.