Want to become an MMBay Mentee?
As an MMBay Mentee, you’ll be connected to the people, preparation, and possibilities you need to succeed in college, create the future, and change the world.
MMBay - Mentee Applications for the Class of 2028 will
Applicant Qualifications
Be a current high school Freshman High School Class of 2028 (priority given to applicants living locally within San Francisco county and within Santa Clara county’s East Side Union High School & Campbell Union High School Districts)
Demonstrate financial need Self-identify as low income (priority given to those who qualify for free or reduced lunch and other school benefits, or have a family income under the Very Low or Extremely low HUD income thresholds - San Francisco Income Thresholds | Santa Clara Income Thresholds)
Be determined to go to college Demonstrate perseverance and strong passion for attending a 4-year college, and maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA in high school
Applications for both the San Francisco and San Jose sites are now closed. Applications will re-open in January 2025. Please fill out the Prospective Mentee Information Form to be notified when applications open!
If you are interested in our Oakland site (which does not have a confirmed start date), please fill out the Prospective Mentee Information Form below.
While there is no confirmed start date for the Oakland site, we’ll keep your information on file and reach out when the site is ready to accept applications!
January 2025 Applications open
January–March 2025 Prospective Mentee Info Sessions & Workshops
May 2025 Mentee interviews
Applicants will be invited to a 30 minute interview with current volunteers and program leaders
Early June 2025 Admission decisions released
July 2025 New Mentee Welcome Day
August 2025 Orientation and program start
Application Process and Timeline
Do you graduate in 2029+ or are interested in a different site?
If you graduate in 2029 or beyond, please fill out the Prospective Mentee Information form. We’ll keep your information on file, and reach out when applications for your class open.
In Fall 2024 (for the Class of 2028) both San Francisco and San Jose sites will be open to serve students.
If you’re interested in joining the Oakland site (high school graduating class of 2029+), we’d love to stay in touch! We don’t have a confirmed start date for the site yet, but we’ll keep your information on file, and reach out when the site opens.
Fill out our Prospective Mentee Information Form
“Minds Matter helped me believe it was possible to pursue my dream career in medicine.”
Kelly N.
MMBay Class of 2022
Johns Hopkins University Class of 2026