Be a Cyclone MVP
Mentoring Veterans Program (MVP) is a peer mentoring program for veterans attending Iowa State University. It is administered by the Military-Affiliated Student Center and gives students a chance to learn about what is happening on and off campus, and provides a supportive environment to ease the transition from military to civilian and/or academic life.
Incoming students have an opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship while building relationships and a sense of community on campus by attending five different MASC events.
How it Works
Returning student veterans (mentors) are matched with incoming students (mentees) who could benefit from having a guide, coach, resource person or friendly face during their first year at Iowa State. All incoming students and returning students are welcome to join our program who are veterans. Ask staff about joining or send an email to masc@iastate.edu.
Mentor Requirements
- Passion to contribute to another's development and wanting to help
- Enrolled at Iowa State and successfully completed at least 1 academic year
- Student Veteran or Military Service Member
- GPA 3.0+
Mentee Requirements
- Enrolled at Iowa State as a student
- Student Veteran or Military Service Member
- Meet with Mentor
Benefits
- Easy access to other student veterans who have been in the shoes of incoming students
- Personalized guidance, encouragement, and camaraderie during the first year on campus to ease the military to civilian transition
- Not having to learn by yourself and receive helpful tips and tricks during the first academic year
- Skill development that could lead to you become a future MVP Mentor
