Inspire the next generation. Empower your future!
Check out FAQs about mentoring on Curious Cardinals here.
We’re currently particularly looking for mentors who can provide passion project mentorship in the following areas:
- Robotics / Electronics
- Coding / Programming
- Finance / Investing
- Machine Learning / AI
- Aviation / Aerospace
- Game Design
- Sports Analytics
- Web Design
- Business / Entrepreneurship
- Medicine / Health
- STEM Project
- Visual Arts / Graphic Design
We’re also always on the lookout for mentors who are considered underrepresented in their fields of expertise!
If your area of expertise lies outside these subjects, please still submit your application. We review all applications thoughtfully and keep strong candidates on file. The time it takes to get back to you may, however, take longer as we’re prioritizing applicants who can support students in high-demand subjects (as shown above).
At Curious Cardinals, we believe college students and recent grads are uniquely positioned to inspire and uplift the next generation of changemakers. As a mentor, you'll enjoy:
Earn $30–$60/hr in a flexible, part-time role.
Access resources, training, and development opportunities that help you lead with confidence.
Set your own hours and build your mentorship around your life.
Join a national network of exceptional mentors, from Fulbright Scholars to future founders.
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You bring contagious enthusiasm. You love what you do and want to ignite that spark in others.
You're accomplished in your field and eager to keep learning. You help students set goals—and achieve them.
You meet students where they are. You listen deeply and adapt to support diverse learning needs.
You're dependable, communicative, and lead with integrity. Students and families trust you to show up—and follow through.
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Curious Cardinals mentors have gone on to thrive at Google, Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, and beyond. This is more than a job—it's a launchpad for what’s next.
If your middle school asked you to come back and teach a group of kids for one day, what would you teach?
If you can’t explain it, then you haven’t understood it well enough. Teaching is an act of distillation, searching across the bounds of an idea and distilling it down to it’s essence. Listen to Benjamin, a sophomore at Stanford University studying Bioengineering, speak on the topics he’s passionate about teaching.
Imagine you’re going to be on the cover of your favorite magazine, what would your dream headline be?
Listen to Brynn, a sophomore at Stanford University, speak about her dream headline. If you, or your student, are struggling to answer this question Curious Cardinals is here to help. We believe in helping students find the spark that unlocks their potential, curiosity, or even willingness to go further than they can imagine on their own.
