GFTG 2026 Student Mentoring Experience Application

Mentoring Experience

Student Application

Mentoring Experience
October 1-3, 2026

About the Program

The Go for the Greens Foundation, Inc. offers a Mentorship Experience that connects high school and college women with accomplished business leaders. This program is designed to recognize leadership potential, encourage ambitious goal‑setting, and support participants in exploring pathways toward entrepreneurship or professional careers.

The Mentorship Experience is an in‑person, highly interactive program that provides educational sessions, peer engagement, and exposure to a wide range of career opportunities. With the theme “If you see it, you can BE it,” the program aims to broaden participants’ understanding of possible future professions.

The 2026 Experience will be held in conjunction with the Go for the Greens Women’s Business Development Conference from Thursday, October 1, through Saturday, October 3, at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Interested applicants should complete the online application by April 30, 2026. Due to anticipated high demand, early submission is encouraged. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by May 30, 2026, allowing adequate time to make travel arrangements.

Participant Comitment

Accepted mentees are expected to fully engage in all components of the program. Ongoing communication and follow‑up with the Mentorship Team are essential to the program’s continued success. To maintain a focused learning environment, cell phone use is restricted during program activities.

Eligibility

The minimum age for participation is 18. Exceptions may be made if:

A parent or guardian attends the conference and serves as a chaperone, or
An organization sponsors the mentee and provides a chaperone.

Applicants under 18 must submit two teacher references with their application. All minors must have a designated chaperone.

Lodging policies require that at least one participant aged 18 or older occupy each hotel room. The Foundation will only cover the cost of the room if there are at least two mentees occupying it. Additionally, if a chaperone is attending at their own expense, there must also be a minimum of two mentees in the room, along with the chaperone, for the foundation to provide coverage for the room nights.

Program Cost

The program is valued at $3,500. While participation is offered at no cost to the mentee, a $300 donation is required upon acceptance to help offset lodging and program expenses. The remainder of the costs are covered by generous donors who support the Go for the Greens Foundation. As a 501(c)(3) organization, all donations are tax‑deductible.

Thank you for your interest, and we wish you continued success.

Barbara Tulskie, Mentoring Experience Program Chair
Cindy Chace, Co-Founder, Go for the Greens Foundation
Diane Sears, Co-Founder, Go for the Greens Foundation

APPLICATION

Please submit your application by
11:59 p.m. April 30, 2026

Must be 18 years of age or older by September 1, 2026 or have a parent/guardian attending the conference and be a minimum of 16 years old.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Personal Email*

example@example.com

Cell Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Birth Date

Date

NOTE: Your email address will be the one used for ALL communications. Please make sure it is one that you check regularly since timely responses may be required.

Grade Level or Year in College*

YesNo

ORGANIZATION THAT RECOMMENDED YOU (How did you hear about Go for the Greens Mentoring Experience?):*

REFERENCE NAME, RELATION TO POTENTIAL MENTEE, AND PHONE NUMBER (Provide a personal reference or one from school/work who can speak to your skills and why you would be a good candidate for the program. The reference provided will be verified by phone.)

NAME OF REFERENCE*

RELATIONSHIP TO POTENTIAL MENTEE*

REFERENCE PHONE NUMBER*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Please include a short essay (maximum 300 words) about your goals for the future. Tell us why you think this program would benefit you. The essay should include:

How you have demonstrated achievements in leadership or participated in community service. Give specific examples.
Your aspirations for the future, including educational and professional goals.
Why this program would be of value and what you would like to gain as a result.
Examples of your achievements or interest in entrepreneurship, if applicable.
** If this would not be your first time attending, please include an explanation of how concepts/skills learned during your previous experience with the program has affected your life.

Enter Essay Response Here (limit 300 words)*

0/300

Please indicate which topics are of interest to you as possible career choices. Choose all that apply, but also rank the top 3. This is very important since we will attempt to pair you with a mentor with similar interests and relevant experience during the October event.*

If you choose the area of interest marked "Other," please describe below.

NOTE:

Please note: Mentees who reside in the Orlando area have the option of returning to their home each night or staying at the Boardwalk with out-of-town/out-of-state mentees.

AIRLINE TRANSPORTATION – The mentee shall work with our travel agent to secure the transportation.

Meals for mentees. During the Mentorship experience on Thursday and Friday, October 1 and 2, 2026, breakfast and lunch will be provided by the Foundation. During the golf event on Saturday, a breakfast will be provided along with a buffet lunch. Food and other expenses incurred while on free time will be the responsibility of the mentee.

Mentee Participation Agreement

(If selected to attend the 2026 Mentoring Experience the following must be read, agreed to, returned prior to partipating in the program.) By submitting this with your application, you will have completed the required contract agreement.

Mentee Name

By choosing to participate in the Go for the Greens Mentorship Experience, I agree to:

Follow all rules and guidelines as outlined by the program coordinator, mentee training, program policies, and this agreement.
Participate in the golf segment of the program.
Have a positive attitude and be respectful of all other mentees and Go for the Greens attendees.
Communicate quarterly with the Go for the Greens team for a period of one (1) year following the Mentoring Experience.
Be on time for scheduled meetings.
Regularly and openly communicate with the program coordinator.
Participate in a closure process after the conference, which includes an exit survey and any suggestions to make the program more impactful.
Notify the program coordinator if I have any changes in my contact information (i.e., address, email address and phone number).
Refrain from cellphone and other social media usage during Mentoring Experience events.
Immediately report any medical issues or medical problems to Go for the Greens program coordinator.

(Please initial) I understand that by signing this document I agree to the terms. Go for the Greens Mentoring Experience is only possible with the mutual consensus of the mentor, the mentee, and my parent/guardian (if the mentee is younger than 18). I agree to follow all the above stipulations of this experience as well as any other additional conditions as instructed by the program coordinator.

Go for the Greens Foundation Inc., 2014 Edgewater Drive, Unit 186, Orlando, FL 32803

www.goforthegreens.org 407-835-3774,
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