Become A Mentee
2026 PROGRAM CALENDAR
Round 1 (April to July):
- Applications: 1/28/2026 to 2/16/2026
- Notifications: We will notify everyone whether they were selected or not by 3/7/2026
- Circles run from April to July – meeting dates/times are listed on the circle pages
Round 2 (October to January):
- Applications TBD
- Notifications: TBD
- Circles run from October to January (breaking for the holidays on the mentor’s schedule) – meeting dates/times are listed on the circle pages
QUICK FAQ’S
- You must have an ACTIVE Creator level membership to apply
- Professionals, aspiring professionals, and students in their FINAL YEAR of study ONLY qualify for this program – no exceptions made
- No applications will be accepted after the deadline – no exceptions made
- Experience Levels refer to professional experience in the animation industry (internships count)
- There is a one year waiting period after participating in the program. See the eligibility table below for information
- Circles are virtual, so there is no geographic restriction for applicants – it’s a global program
- You can only apply to ONE circle
- Memberships are non-refundable, even if you don’t get into your desired circle. There are future rounds to apply to and more benefits to use
- See the complete list of FAQ’s HERE
| Year of Participation | Round | Future Eligibility | Round | Future Eligibility | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Round 1 | Eligible | Round 2 | Eligible | 
| 2024 | Round 1 | Eligible | Round 2 | Eligible | 
| 2025 | Round 1 | 2026 Round 2 | Round 2 | 2027 Round 1 | 
