Career 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 area that you are interested in.
We have a range of career mentoring schemes which are designed to match current students with experienced professionals, for one-to-one careers advice and guidance and sector insights.
If your application is successful, you will be matched with an alumni or employer professional, a talented individual who can help you to:
- develop professionally and personally
- gain industry connections
- boost your confidence when applying for career-related opportunities, completing job applications and interviews
- focus your career goals and take the next steps.
You will connect with your mentor once per month for the duration of the scheme – this can be in person or online, depending on the scheme.
Apply for a career mentor and benefit from their expertise, knowledge and insights to support your career planning and help you to make informed decisions about your future career.
Our mentoring schemes
Explore the Careers Service mentoring scheme information below to find out more about eligibility and how to apply. You can access mentoring either via specific mentoring schemes in your Faculty/School.
Biomentoring
Connect with a professional alum or employer mentor.
Who can apply: undergraduate students in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (FBS).
Scheme dates: Tuesday 20 October 2026 to Friday 25 June 2027.
Induction: Online on Wednesday 14 October (2–3pm) or Thursday 15 October (4–5pm). Please note: to join the scheme, you must attend one of these induction sessions.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Tuesday 2 June 2026, until Sunday 5 July 2026. Apply via MyCareer.
eMentoring
An online scheme that connects students with alum mentors in their industry of interest. The scheme is open to all undergraduate students from any degree background. Mentors are required to be University of Leeds alum who have at least one year of industry experience, in any industry.
Who can apply: any undergraduate student in any year of study.
Scheme dates: Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 7 May 2027.
Induction: Online, during week commencing 26 October 2026 (dates TBC). Please note: to be matched with a mentor, you must attend the induction session.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Monday 28 September 2026, until Tuesday 13 October 2026.
Next Steps Postgraduate Mentoring Scheme
Connects postgraduate students with alum or employer mentors in their industry of interest. This scheme exclusively supports underrepresented students from the University of Leeds’ Plus Programme, who are also completing a taught Masters.
Who can apply: any postgraduate student on the Plus Programme.
Scheme dates: Tuesday 17 November 2026 to Friday 25 June 2027.
Induction: Online, during week commencing 12 or 13 November 2026. Please note: to be matched with a mentor, you must attend the induction session.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Tuesday 29 September 2026, until Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Nurturing Talent Mentor Scheme (NTMS)
Connects students with alum or employer mentors in their industry of interest. The scheme is open to undergraduate students in any year, who are part of the Leeds University Business School (LUBS) or parented by the school.
Who can apply: any undergraduate student on a Business School (LUBS) course.
Scheme dates: Tuesday 20 October 2026 to Friday 25 June 2027.
Induction: Online on Wednesday 14 October (2–3pm) or Thursday 15 October (4–5pm). Please note: to join the scheme, you must attend one of these induction sessions.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Tuesday 2 June 2026, until Sunday 5 July 2026. Apply via MyCareer.
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.
Scheme dates: Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Friday 25 June 2027.
Induction: Wednesday 18 November 2026. Please note: to be matched with a mentor, you must attend the induction session.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Monday 5 October 2026, until Wednesday 21 October 2026.
PwC Mentoring Scheme
Connect with a professional working at PwC in Leeds.
Who can apply: any undergraduate Lifelong Learning student/Plus Programme student, in any year of UG study, who identifies as a woman or non-binary person.
Scheme dates: Wednesday 18 November 2026 to Friday 25 June 2027.
Induction: Wednesday 18 November 2026. Please note: to be matched with a mentor, you must attend the induction session.
How to apply: applications for the 2026/27 academic session open from Monday 5 October 2026, until Wednesday 21 October 2026.
Leeds Connect
A streamlined, short-term option for those seeking specific career-related guidance from University of Leeds Alumni or employers. This is ideal for you if you don’t need a long-term mentor, you have career-related questions and would value insights from experienced industry professionals. Leeds Connect is open throughout the academic year – and you can join even if you already have a mentor.
Who can apply: International and UK students (undergraduate and postgraduate taught) who have an interest in working either in the UK or overseas after they graduate. Students may have a specific career in mind or no specific career plans as yet. Leeds Connect will enable you to gain information and insights into your planned or potential career paths.
Scheme dates: You can register on Leeds Connect throughout the academic year from Wednesday 7 October 2026.
How to apply: For more information and to sign up, visit LeedsConnect on MyCareer.
Student stories
Find out more about the mentoring process on our careers blog:
- Mentee Hannah shares her eMentoring story
- Mentoring Relationship of the Year winner Danny reflects on his role as an NTMS Career Mentor.
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 – LinkedIn Tool
- Not sure where to start with your career?
Contact us
For more information about our mentoring opportunities, please visit MyCareer or email the Mentoring team at mentoring@leeds.ac.uk
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.
You can also check out the Careers Service on Instagram.