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.
Welcome to MMBay! Please fill out an interest form below to learn more.
Qualifications to Apply
Be a current high school Freshman (currently in 9th grade) with 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
Fill out the Prospective Mentee Information form below.
If you graduate 2030 or beyond (8th grade or below), please fill out the Prospective Mentee Information Form to be notified when applications open!
January Applications open
January to March Prospective Mentee Info Sessions & Workshops
May Mentee interviews
Applicants will be invited to a 30 minute interview with current volunteers and program leaders
Early June Admission decisions released
July New Mentee Welcome Day
August 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.
San Francisco and San Jose sites are open to serve students.
Fill out our Prospective Mentee Information Form
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Kelly N.
MMBay Class of 2022
Johns Hopkins University Class of 2026