The Afox-AfriSoc Mentorship Programme 2026 is offering one-to-one mentorship for African students considering an application to the University of Oxford. Selected participants will be matched with current Oxford students or Oxford alumni, and applications are due by 20 September 2026.
Key facts
- The programme is aimed at African students considering applying to the University of Oxford.
- Selected mentees will receive one-to-one guidance from a current Oxford student or an Oxford alumnus/alumna.
- The mentorship period is scheduled to run from September to December 2026.
- The application deadline is 20 September 2026, with applicants expected to hear back by early October 2026.
- The form asks for personal and contact details including name, nationality, country of residence, gender, email address and WhatsApp number.
What this means for students
For African students exploring Oxford, the programme offers direct guidance from people who have studied at the university. That can help applicants ask questions, compare experiences and better understand the application process before they submit their own Oxford application.
What does the programme offer?
The programme is designed as personalised mentorship rather than a general information session. Organisers say selected participants will be connected with a current Oxford student or an Oxford alumnus/alumna who can share first-hand experience, answer questions and provide guidance as mentees navigate the application process.
How does the application process work?
Interested students must complete the programme form by 20 September 2026. Applicants are expected to be contacted by early October 2026 about whether they have been accepted. Those selected will then receive further information about their mentor match, and the mentorship period itself will run from September to December 2026.
What information is required on the form?
The form requests basic personal and contact information. The fields listed include first name, surname, nationality, country of residence, gender, email address and WhatsApp number. The gender options shown are male, female, prefer not to say and other.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a scholarship?
No. The programme is described as a mentorship opportunity, not a scholarship, and the announcement does not indicate that it provides tuition funding, living expenses or application fee support.
Is this the same as admission to Oxford?
No. Participation in the mentorship programme does not mean a student has been admitted to the University of Oxford. It is intended to support prospective applicants as they prepare for the application process.
