Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2024, Acquisition International | 11 and always considered, as the team acknowledges the passion that members have for equality in education. Many previous mentees go on to mentor others, sustaining a volunteer base of those which has a unique understanding of the problems it’s helping underprivileged students to overcome. “By joining us, mentors and team members become part of a global network of like-minded young people dedicated to making a difference in the world.” Project Access’s success speaks to the purpose of its team and mentors, demonstrating the power of a shared vision. However, as a non-profit organisation, it’s on the lookout for ways to diversify its funds, seeking support from those who align with its values and find donators with a particular interest in educational charities. Between the search for interested partners and less data than the team would like to reach new target demographics, the team is always pursuing new avenues for development. In the first quarter of 2024, Project Access partnered with languagelearning app EF Hello, Save My Exams, and TutorHive to offer useful resources. Mentees enjoy a suite of tools to enhance their linguistic skills and an improved offering of revision materials. Project Access enjoys partnering with organisations which are enthusiastic about education and eager to empower students with chances they may not otherwise get. Project Access is a leading example of a non-profit that works strictly according to its goals. Its passionate team and volunteer base are driven by the desire to truly make a difference in education. Through its mentorship programme, entry to the upper echelons of education is afforded to many talented young people who may have struggled otherwise. Here’s to upward social mobility and more inspiring work in the years to come. Contact: Jakob Petersen Company: Project Access International Web Address: www.projectaccess.org International University Access Organisation of the Year 2024 – UK & Excellence in Social Mobility Award 2024 Since 2016, Project Access has supported students aspiring to toptier higher education whose chances are hindered by factors outside their control. The most recent numbers reveal a concerning truth that’s been evident for years: that students from an economically advantaged background are significantly more likely to attend prestigious universities than those from lower-income households, and the problem is worsening. “Research in the US found that students from the top 1% of the income distribution are 77 times more likely to attend an Ivy League school than those in the bottom 20%. In the same vein, the most advantaged high school students in the UK are 15 times more likely to gain admission to a top university than the most disadvantaged – a number that continues to rise. ” Project Access strives to equalise opportunity between students from high and lower-income households. It achieves this by pairing student mentors from top institutions throughout the US, UK, and EU with disadvantaged students who aspire to attend them. It seeks eligible, promising students for mentorship, during which they’ll receive personalised guidance through the university application process. Mentees are shown how to market themselves and their interests, shown funding options, and so much more. Crucially, this is all free of cost to mentees. The project currently has over 5,000 active mentors and an impressive record of over 75% mentee success. The numbers are inspiring, especially considering that mentors are all student volunteers who donate their time to provide pivotal support to those in need. Team members are interviewed for their cultural fit, skillsets and interests to ensure that we gather the best community of passionate young people globally for the programme to run smoothly and also thrive The internal culture of Project Access reflects the compassion and open-mindedness behind its mission. Ideas and input are encouraged Project Access is on a mission to fight educational inequality, and it’s making remarkable progress. It bridges the gap between talented, underprivileged students and entry to their desired university. The team recognises that academic ability is dispersed among those both with and without means, and it aims to equip aspiring students with the chance to thrive that they deserve. Project Access International
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