2008 Compton Mentor Fellows

The Compton Mentor Fellowship Program is the newest member of the Compton Foundation's family of fellowship programs, and the only one with a focus on graduating college students from the United States. This program is designed to promote creativity and support the commitment of graduating seniors as they move beyond academic preparation to real world application and contribution.

Each year ten Mentor Fellows are selected from participating universities and awarded a one-year, $36,000 fellowship. The stipend is to implement a self-directed project, contributing their talents and energy to real-world situations. At the core of the Fellowship is the partnership between a fellow and a mentor, who provides guidance, encouragement, and impetus for continued learning and service.