The MASC would like to offer and encourage incoming students an opportunity to earn a $250 scholarship, while building relationships and a sense of community on campus. Upon completion of attending 5 different events that the MASC offers, students can earn this scholarship while meeting friendly faces. 

Cyclone MVP (Mentoring Veterans Programs)

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. 

Purpose

To provide a supportive environment for incoming student veterans in order to ease their transition from military to civilian and/or academic life. 

How it Works 

Returning student veterans (mentors) are matched with incomes students (mentees) who could benefit from having a guide, coach, resource person or friendly face during their first year at Iowa State. 

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 

Who can be a Mentor or Mentee?

  • 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!