Mentorship Matching Process

Successful mentorship hinges on shared interests and personal compatibility. The Chancellor's Scholars and Emeriti Mentor Team carefully pairs students with emeriti faculty based on comprehensive information provided in the Mentoring Program Registration Form. We are committed to matching each student with a mentor whose academic background and expertise aligns with their educational goals and aspirations.

Our Matching Approach

The pairing process considers multiple dimensions to ensure meaningful mentor-mentee relationships:

Academic Alignment

• Students are matched with emeriti faculty whose disciplinary expertise corresponds to their major, academic interests, or intended career path
• Consideration is given to research areas, specialized knowledge, and professional experience that can directly benefit the student's academic journey

Personal Compatibility Factors

• Communication styles and preferences
• Shared values and approaches to learning
• Personality traits that foster productive working relationships
• Common interests beyond academics that can strengthen the mentoring bond

Career Development Focus

• Industry experience and professional networks of emeriti mentors
• Alignment between student career aspirations and mentor's professional background
• Opportunities for real-world application of academic knowledge

Join the Emeriti Mentor Program

The Emeriti Mentor Program welcomes new mentors to join our impactful initiative. We invite emeriti faculty and retired staff who are passionate about student success to share their expertise and experience with the next generation of scholars.

As a mentor, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful difference in a student's academic and professional journey
• Share your wealth of knowledge and industry insights
• Contribute to UCSD's commitment to student excellence and retention
• Engage in rewarding relationships that often prove mutually enriching
• Help bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world application

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity to mentor exceptional students and contribute to the university community, please contact the UCSD Emeriti Mentoring Program Coordinator  by email at EmeritiMentor@ucsd.edu or you may complete the online New Mentor Application Form HERE.

The Emeriti Mentor Executive Leadership Committee

The Chancellor’s Scholars Program and the Emeriti Mentor Program serve a high-impact population of undergraduate students at UC San Diego. These programs depend on thoughtful design, consistent execution, and a strong support structure to deliver high-quality mentorship, leadership development, and community-building opportunities for both the Chancellor's Scholars and Emeriti Mentor Programs.

This dedicated Leadership Committee ensures that these efforts are cohesive, strategic, and sustainable. The commitee consists of the current Emeriti Mentor Chair, previous Emeriti Mentor Chair, current Emeriti Association President, previous Emeriti Association President, 1 Emeriti Association member at large, Chancellor's Scholars Program Coordinator and the Retiement Resourcen Center Director. 

The Emeriti Mentor Leadership Council 

This council is comprised of past Emeriti Mentor Program Chairs, the UCSD Retirement Resource Center Director, Chancellro's Scholars Program Coordinator, and select Emeriti Association members. The Leadership Council holds annual meetings where participants review the past programming year and suggest areas for continued improvement. 

The Chancellor’s Scholars Journal is a biannual newsletter created to share the achievements of the UC San Diego Chancellor’s Scholars and Emeriti Mentor Programs, and its participants, with the UC San Diego campus and community. It is our hope that in sharing these accomplishments, we are also able to share with our readers the immense gratitude and appreciation Chancellor’s Scholars feel towards the individuals and groups who have made their dreams of attending college a reality.

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Chancellor's Scholars Awards

The Chancellor's Scholars Program invites self-nomination each year from Chancellor's Scholars for two special awards. These awards are only open to UCSD Chancellor's Scholars (any year). To apply, scholars must be a US citizen or resident, be 18 or older, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Awardees are announced at the annual Chancellor's Scholars Program Closing Ceremony. 

Dr. Ruth Covell Study Abroad Scholarship

Every year, the Emerita Mentor, Ruth Covell, M.D fund, provides generous support to fund two $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad. Dr. Covell was a huge advocate for students wanting to expand their horizons. She believed that study abroad and foreign immersion makes for a more well-rounded student. Applicants must submit a personal statement reflecting on how studying abroad will help them pursue their goals. 

Prior Dr. Ruth Covell Study Abroad Scholarship recipients:

The Professor Mel Green Peer Mentoring Award

Generously gifted by Professor Emeritus Mel Green, founder of the UCSD Emeriti Mentor Program, this award is given to two peer mentors each year, who have gone above and beyond their duties to welcome and support their mentees, and in doing so, have greatly impacted their lives and first year here at UCSD. The two $1,000 awards are presented each year at the annual Chancellor's Scholars Program Closing Ceremony. 

Each year, second, third, and fourth year Chancellor's Scholars have the opportunity to mentor incoming students as part of the Chancellor's Scholars Peer Mentoring Program. This program allows first-year students to be welcomed to the university personally by a mentor who was hand-selected for them by the CSA Peer Mentoring Coordinators and the Chancellor's Scholars Program Coordinator. Peer mentors are there to guide, encourage, and support their mentee throughout their first year. At the end of the year, mentees have the ability to nominate their mentor for the Peer Mentoring Award, describing how their Peer Mentor helped them to acclimate to UC San Diego, and to succeed at this competitive university.

Prior Professor Mel Green Peer Mentoring Award recipients:

2024 – Keene Cheung
2024 – Kristilynn Effie
2023 – Chi Chow
2023 – Ethan Quon
2022 – Jemariz Arzobal
2022 – Kyoko Downey
2021 – Dephny Duan
2021 – Andrew Hu
2020 – Ixchel Rivas Torres
2020 – Eric Xiao
2019 – Pamella Abergas
2019 – Darren Jian
2018 – Bella Le
2018 – Ivy Dang
2017 – Alexis Velazquez-Olivera
2017 – Gonzalo Santos
2016 – Jessica Cao
2016 – Winnie Shi

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Suresh Subramani & Feroza Ardeshir 

In 2024, Distinguished Professor Suresh Subramani & Feroza Ardeshir provided generous support to fund two $1,500 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad.  This is a prestigious opportunity for scholars seeking to exchange cultural perspectives, enhance their academic journey, and broaden their horizons through immersive international experiences. With a deep commitment to promoting global education, Professor Subramani and Feroza Ardeshir generously fund this scholarship to encourage ambitious Chancellor's Scholars to explore diverse cultures, gain valuable knowledge, and develop crucial skills for an interconnected world.

Prior Suresh Subraman and Feroza Ardeshir International Study Scholarship recipients:

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Professor Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell

In 2024, Professor Henry Powell & Mary Johnson Powell provided generous support to fund one $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarships to help support Chancellor's Scholars dreams of studying abroad. This is a prestigious opportunity for scholars seeking to immerse themselves in a world of cultural diversity, academic excellence and personal growth. Funded by Professor Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell, this scholarship aims to empower deserving Chancellor's Scholars to broaden their horizons, embrace new international experiences, and become global leaders in their field.

Prior Henry Powell and Mary Johnson Powell International Study Scholarship recipients:

International Study Scholarship
Sponsored by Dr. Barbara Parker and DR. Geoffrey Wahl

In 2023, Dr. Parker and Dr. Wahl provided generous funds to support one $1,000 study abroad scholarship for a Chancellor’s Scholar seeking to improve lives through science, technology, or conflict resolution.

2024 - Eric Zheng