Global Smarts Mentoring program
JANUARY - MAY 2025
A grant-funded program that pairs college and adult Mentors with middle school classrooms in Title-1 Philadelphia schools to coach students on how to shine in Model UN.
Program Model:
Middle School Membership
Location:
World Affairs Council
1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1660
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Middle School Assignment
Schedule:
January – May 2025
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students from under-resourced schools in Philadelphia can receive coaching on essential Model UN skills through our grant-funded Global Smarts Mentoring Program. Through weekly classroom visits from January to May, Mentors coach students on public speaking, global competencies, research skills and debate.
For college and university students who want to connect Philadelphia students to the world, Global Smarts can count as a spring semester internship.Â
Are you a college student or recent graduate who wants to make a global impact? Apply to become a Global Smarts Mentor!
Get a travel stipend, free event access, professional development, and potentially course credit. Open to all majors. Applications open each September.
Title-1 public, private, parochial, and charter schools in Philadelphia can apply to the Global Smarts Mentoring Program each September.
Schools that receive Global Smarts must also enroll in Jr. Model United Nations. To complete an application for your school, please contact us.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
SEPTEMBER
Partner School and Mentor Applications Open
OCTOBER
Mentor Selections Announced
JANUARY
Mentor Classroom Visits Begin
MAY
Mentor Classroom Visits End
SEPTEMBER
Partner School and Mentor Applications Open
OCTOBER
Mentor Selections Announced
JANUARY
Mentor Classroom Visits Begin
MAY
Mentor Classroom Visits End
SEPTEMBER
Partner School and Mentor Applications Open
OCTOBER
Mentor Selections Announced
JANUARY
Mentor Classroom Visits Begin
MAY
Mentor Classroom Visits End
PROGRAM SPONSORS
Barbara and Patrick Bagley
Terri Morrison
Leo Niessen Jr. Charitable Trust
