Become a Mentor

Join a growing community of leaders shaping Africa's next generation. Gain real recognition, open doors to global opportunities, and leave a legacy.

Global Talent Visa Evidence Scholarship Edge Recruiter Visibility

Become a Mentor

Why Become a Mentor?

UK Global Talent Visa Leadership Mentoring counts as demonstrated exceptional talent & leadership — a key criterion for Tech Nation / UKRI endorsement on the Global Talent Visa route.

Chevening & Commonwealth>Scholarships Both programmes explicitly look for community leadership. A verified mentoring record is concrete evidence that sets your application apart.

Fulbright & Mandela Washington Fellowship These U.S. State Dept programmes require proven civic & professional leadership. Mentoring African students is exactly the evidence they ask for.

LinkedIn Verified Badge Earn your verified Astra Prospects mentor badge after 10 helpful ratings — boosting your profile reach with recruiters and collaborators worldwide.

Recruiter & Investor Visibility Companies and investors actively look for leaders who give back. Your public mentor profile is indexed and shared with our partner recruiter network.

YALI & Africa Leadership Network YALI RLC and ALN fellowships select applicants who demonstrate service to community. Mentoring students across Africa is direct, verifiable proof of impact.

Who Are You?

Final Year Student

Finishing your degree — guide undergraduates & earn a LinkedIn badge

Postgrad or Professional

Already working or in postgraduate study — help the next generation and earn a LinkedIn badge

Personal Details

Full Name *

Email Address *

Phone / WhatsApp

LinkedIn Profile URL

Profile Picture (optional — JPG/PNG, max 2 MB) A photo helps learners trust and connect with you.

Academic & Career Context

Course of Study

Country of Residence * Mentees filter by this to find mentors in their target country.

Your Story

Short Bio 2—3 sentences works best. This appears on your public mentor card.

What you unlock as a mentor

LinkedIn Badge

Verified Astra Prospects badge after 10 helpful ratings — visible on your profile

Global Talent Visa Evidence

Documented leadership & impact to support Tech Nation / UKRI endorsement

Scholarship Edge

Chevening, Commonwealth & Fulbright all reward proven community leaders

50+ Country Reach

Be discovered by ambitious students across Africa and beyond

Recruiter Visibility

Your public profile is shared with our recruiter & investor partner network

YALI & ALN Fellowship

Stand out in Africa-focused leadership fellowships that demand real impact