DMN Initiative - SDGs Council - DMN Foundation
Vietnam’s First Youth-Led Peace, Security, and Development Initiative Since 2018
DMN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
Welcome to the DMN Mentorship Program!
Empowered by Purpose Pathways Education*
The DMN Mentorship Program offers a comprehensive, fully funded mentorship experience designed to equip aspiring young leaders with the knowledge, skills, and strategic guidance needed to secure scholarships and international opportunities. Our mentorship supports applications for undergraduate, master's, and PhD scholarships, as well as international competitions, leadership programs, fellowships, conferences, and extracurricular opportunities in areas including climate change, disarmament, international law, international security, peace, sustainable development, and global governance.
Beyond application guidance, mentees benefit from personalized mentorship and access to an international network of experts, including lawyers, government officials, professors, diplomats, researchers, journalists, and experienced scholarship recipients. As of 2026, the DMN Mentorship Program has supported 55+ mentees from around the world, providing an estimated mentorship award value of USD 1,200 per awardee (exceeding USD 66,000+ in total support disbursed across 55+ awardees), helping them strengthen their applications, develop their leadership potential, and pursue meaningful academic and professional opportunities.
The DMN Mentorship Program is provided entirely free of charge. We do not charge any application, mentorship, consulting, or success fees to mentees. Our mission is to ensure that talented young people have equitable access to high-quality mentorship regardless of their financial background.
Applicants interested in joining the DMN Mentorship Program are invited to submit an application during the annual application cycle. The application typically includes a short personal statement, a CV, academic or professional background information, and an outline of the applicant's goals. Selected candidates are matched with mentors based on their interests, career aspirations, and areas of focus.
*Purpose Pathways Education is a strategic partner supporting the DMN Mentorship Program. In addition to supporting our mentorship initiatives, Purpose Pathways Education independently offers separate, fee-based professional consulting services for applicants seeking more comprehensive or specialized support beyond the scope of the DMN Mentorship Program. Participation in these services is entirely optional and has no influence on selection for or participation in the DMN Mentorship Program. To apply, please contact us at https://forms.gle/JhCUvy6LSfyFVaff9
Our Advisors
1. H.E. Mr. Dao Manh Nghia
2. Hon. Mr. Tieu Hoang
3. Prof. Sang Dinh
4. Prof. Khushboo Farid
5. Prof. Arnold Pradhan
6. Dr. Sawadogo A. Manegdlawendé
7. M.A. Hieu Nguyen
8. Mr. Thang Phan
9. Ms. Hanh Nguyen
10. Ms. Arianne Fabregas
11. Mr. Hung Pham
12. Ms. Thuy Nguyen
13. Mr. Huy Tran
14. Mr. Danh Ngo
15. Mr. Tien Dao
16. Mr. Quan Tran
17. Dr. Manh Do
18. Mr. Apostolos Sakellariou
19. Mr. Hung Le
20. Ms. Sayere Sayem
21. Mr. Eloi Batalla
22. Mrs. Linda Washington
23. Dr. Xuan-Tien Dao
OFFICIALLY OPEN
DMN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
(2026–2027 SEASON) (FULLY FUNDED)
Driven by a deep commitment to social impact and youth empowerment, the DMN Mentorship Program is officially back for the 2026–2027 season!
Provided entirely FREE of charge, our mentorship initiative equips aspiring young leaders with the strategic guidance, skills, and network needed to secure prestigious scholarships and international opportunities. For this cycle, we are opening doors for 03 dedicated mentees (regardless of age, nationality, or background):
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01 position dedicated to Master’s Scholarship applicants.
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02 positions dedicated to applicants pursuing international programs, fellowships, or community projects.
HOW TO APPLY:
Ready to take your global journey to the next level? Follow these quick steps:
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Like the DMN Initiative Fanpage, and Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Like and Share this post publicly.
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Send your application package (Single PDF file) to sdgscouncildmn@gmail.com with title "Full name_DMN Mentorship Program 2026-2027":
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(i) Screenshots proving you have liked the page, followed our IG/LinkedIn, and shared the post.
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(ii) Your CV/Resume.
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(iii) The specific program or scholarship you wish to receive mentorship for.
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(iv) A short personal statement (max 500 words) explaining your motivation to join the DMN Mentorship Program this year.
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026.
(Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and applications may close early if capacity is reached).
https://www.dmn-initiative.org/dmn-mentorship-program
DMN Initiative - SDGs Council - DMN Foundation
Vietnam’s First Youth-Led Peace, Security, and Development Initiative Since 2018
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