Careers mentoring
As a student at Leeds, you can be mentored by a professional who has studied a similar course to you or is working in an industry you are interested in.
Your career mentor will share their expertise, knowledge and insights to support your career planning and development.
Mentoring can help you:
- develop personally and professionally
- gain industry connections
- boost your confidence when applying for opportunities
- focus your career goals and take the next steps.
You can access mentoring either via specific mentoring programmes in your school or through the Careers Service’s mentoring schemes.
Career mentoring schemes
Find out more about our mentoring schemes and how to apply for them:
Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme
Connect with a successful Leeds alum in senior leadership role.
Who can apply: aspiring leaders in their final year of undergraduate study
Induction date: week commencing 20 October 2025
Scheme dates: 27 October 2025 to 26 June 2026
How to apply: applications for academic session 2025/26 are now closed
Biomentoring
Connect with professional alum or employer mentors
Who can apply: undergraduate students in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS)
Induction: week commencing 13 October 2025
Scheme dates: 21 October 2025 to 26 June 2026
How to apply: applications for academic session 2025/26 are now closed
eMentoring
Connect with an alum mentor in the sector or industry area of your choice.
Who can apply: undergraduate students in any year of study
Induction: week commencing 27 October 2025
Scheme dates: 3 November 2025 to 8 May 2026
How to apply: applications close on 16 October 2025 – Apply via MyCareer
Next Steps Postgraduate Mentoring Scheme
Connect with professional alum or employer mentors.
Who can apply: any postgraduate student on the Plus Programme
Application period: 30 September – 28 October 2025
Induction: week commencing 10 November 2025
Scheme dates: 2 December 2025 to 26 June 2026
How to apply: applications open on 29 September 2025 – Apply via MyCareer
Nurturing Talent Mentor Scheme
Connect with professional alum or employer mentors.
Who can apply: undergraduate students on courses in the Business School (LUBS)
Induction: Week commencing 13 October 2025
Scheme dates: 21 October 2025 to 26 June 2026
How to apply: applications for academic session 2025/26 are now closed
PwC Diversity Mentoring Scheme
Connect with a professional working at PwC in Leeds.
Who can apply: any undergraduate student from a minoritised ethnic background, in any year of study
Application period: 13 October – 28 November 2025
Mentee induction: week commencing 26 January 2026
Scheme dates: 2 February to 24 July 2026
How to apply: applications open on 13 October 2025. Apply via MyCareer
PwC Mentoring Scheme
Connect with a professional working at PwC in Leeds.
Who can apply: any undergraduate Lifelong Learnng student/Plus Programme student, in any year of UG study, who identifies as a woman or non-binary person
Application period: 13 October – 28 November 2025
Mentee induction: week commencing 26 January 2026
Scheme dates: 2 February to 24 July 2026
How to apply: applications open on 13 October 2025. Apply via MyCareer
Student stories
Find out more about the mentoring process by reading student experiences from our careers blog:
Visit the Career Service Blog for top tips:
- From employers on getting onto a graduate scheme and becoming a valued employee
- Making your LinkedIn profile stand out – new LinkedIn Tool
- Not sure were to start with your career?
- Graduating this year? check out the Class of 2025 campaign
Our team of careers experts and student peer support assistants are available online and in-person at Cromer Terrace, visit the Careers Service to learn more.
Contact us
For more information about mentoring opportunities, please visit MyCareer or email the Careers Mentoring and Widening Participation Team at mentoring@leeds.ac.uk.