PUMP Mentee Waitlist Application (2025-2026)

PUMP Mentee Waitlist Application (2025-2026)

Thank you for your interest in being a mentee with the Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program (PUMP)! Our applications have now closed, please fill out the below form to be placed on a waitlist and notified by if a mentor match becomes available later in the year.

PUMP matches undergraduate students in psychology with a graduate student mentor in psychology to support you in navigating the graduate school application process and pursuing research opportunities. As a mentee, you can expect to meet individually or in small groups with your mentor at least four times over the academic year. These meetings may focus on your academic goals and objectives for graduate school, including identifying programs to apply to, polishing your CV and application materials, and/or exploring ways to gain research experience before applying.

If you are only interested in attending PUMP workshops (and NOT being matched with a mentor), please complete the form at this link instead: https://psychology.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=192734

Thank you for your interest in being a mentee with the Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program (PUMP). Please respond to the questions below:

Thank you for your interest in being a mentee with the Psychology Undergraduate Mentorship Program (PUMP). Please respond to the questions below: YES, I am interested in being matched with a Mentor. YES, I have read and understand that I may not be matched with a mentor this year due to capacity constraints. If matched with a mentor I will attend the meetings or notify PUMP of my withdrawal from the program to give others the opportunity to be matched with a mentor. I will, to the best of my ability, respond to direct communications with PUMP and my mentor in a timely manner.
Name Name First Last
Email
Age
Program
Year of Study (i.e., "3" if you are in your third year of studies)
Hometown
Schools attended (with city, country, and academic level)
Are you a returning mentee (i.e., you have been a PUMP mentee during the last two years)?

Are you a returning mentee (i.e., you have been a PUMP mentee during the last two years)? YES NO Other Other
Which application cycle do you plan to apply to graduate school?

Which application cycle do you plan to apply to graduate school? 2026 admission 2027 admission Not sure yet Other Other
What graduate program(s) are you interested in applying to/finding out more about (e.g., MA/PhD in Clinical Psychology; Master's in Social Work)
Which graduate program(s) are you interested in applying to or learning more about?

Which graduate program(s) are you interested in applying to or learning more about? Clinical Psychology Clinical Developmental Psychology Clinical Neuropsychology Master's in Social Work Counselling Psychology Experimental Psychology Other Other
If you selected "Research/Experimental Psychology", please specify which areas you are interested in:

If you selected "Research/Experimental Psychology", please specify which areas you are interested in: Brain, Behavioural, Cognitive Sciences (BBCS) Social and Personality Developmental Psychology (THIS IS NOT Clinical Developmental) Historical, Theoretical, and Critical Studies Quantitative Methods
How many times would you want to meet with a mentor this year (October 2025 to April 2026)?
Why do you want to become a mentee?
What are you hoping to gain from being a mentee with PUMP? Please check all the boxes that apply.

I hope to receive mentorship pertaining to:

What are you hoping to gain from being a mentee with PUMP? Please check all the boxes that apply.

I hope to receive mentorship pertaining to: Specific program advising How to gain research experience Preparing/editing application materials (e.g., CVs, personal statements, scholarship applications, letters of recommendation, etc.) Finding research opportunities and contacting potential supervisors Discussing experiences of what it's like to be in graduate school Other (please describe) Other (please describe)
In addition to one-on-one mentor–mentee pairings, PUMP also offers a group mentorship option. In this format, you would be placed in a small group with a graduate mentor and fellow mentees. We recognize that preparing for graduate school can feel overwhelming, and students may not always know where to start. Group mentorship is intended to give you the opportunity to share experiences, insights, and concerns with peers in a supportive setting, while still benefiting from a graduate mentor’s guidance.

Which type of mentorship would you prefer: one-on-one mentorship, group mentorship (if available), or are you open to either?

In addition to one-on-one mentor–mentee pairings, PUMP also offers a group mentorship option. In this format, you would be placed in a small group with a graduate mentor and fellow mentees. We recognize that preparing for graduate school can feel overwhelming, and students may not always know where to start. Group mentorship is intended to give you the opportunity to share experiences, insights, and concerns with peers in a supportive setting, while still benefiting from a graduate mentor’s guidance.

Which type of mentorship would you prefer: one-on-one mentorship, group mentorship (if available), or are you open to either? Group mentorship One-on-one Either option
What sorts of workshops or events would you like to see PUMP run this year?
Which Psychology courses will you be enrolled in for the 2025-2026 school year? Please indicate: Course title and course code, Section, and Term (F/W/Y)
Are you able to complete a feedback form at the end of the school year for PUMP?

Are you able to complete a feedback form at the end of the school year for PUMP? YES I prefer not to
Personal Characteristics

These questions are intended to assist with the matching process and will only be viewed by the Co-Presidents of the mentorship program. The same questions will also be included in the form sent to mentees to help match students with shared background factors.

If you prefer not to answer a particular question, please indicate "NA."
What is your gender?
What are your preferred pronouns?
Are you part of the LGTBQ+ community?
How would you identify your ethnicity and/or cultural status?
Do you identify as Indigenous?
Are you an immigrant to Canada?
Do you consider yourself to be a 2nd generation immigrant (born/raised in Canada, but with parents who were not raised in Canada)?
Are you the first in your family (not including siblings) to pursue an undergraduate degree in Canada?
Are you the first in your family (not including siblings) to pursue a graduate degree in Canada?
Do you consider finances to be an obstacle in your academic achievement or an obstacle for you or your family?
Do you have a visible or non-visible disability (If Yes, and comfortable sharing, please specify whether it is visible or non-visible)?
What are your personal interests and hobbies outside of your academics and research?
Please indicate personality descriptions that you feel describe you

Please indicate personality descriptions that you feel describe you Adventurous Creative Health conscious Optimistic Sensitive Spontaneous Compassionate Easygoing High energy Outgoing Serious Confident Funny Introverted Quiet Spiritual
Final Thoughts
We recognize that our mentors come from a wide range of backgrounds, many of which may not be fully captured by the questions above. Is there any additional information you would like to share that could help us match you with a mentor who may have had similar experiences?