Fund purpose: To support activities that enhance academic advising and mentoring.

Types of projects: Peer-to-Peer mentoring, Ask-an-Advisor program, and any other advising and mentoring activities.

Funding available for 2024-25: $25,000

Eligibility: Open to all student groups, faculties and units.

Submission cycle:

  • April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 (applications must be received by March 14, 2025)
  • Payments are issued starting May 1, 2024

To apply: 

Submit the following documents in an email to studentgroups.dpsll [at] mcgill.ca (studentgroups[dot]dpsll[at]mcgill[dot]ca) titled "Funding Proposal: Academic Advising and Mentoring".

  • A word document of no more than 750 words containing:
    • Project description/summary and objectives;
    • Expected impact/benefits to the population it will reach;
    • How the project aligns to the purpose of the funds; and
    • Timeline of project development.
  • A budget proposal that clearly outlines the amount of funds requested and the projected use of the funds. Please use this template for the budget proposal.
  • If requesting funding for attending a conference, please include written approval from your supervisor for attending that conference.