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Mentorprogrammet – Norges Studentidrettsforbund

Mentorprogrammet provides young leaders in student sport with personal development, professional input and networking through a mentoring scheme, gatherings and international leadership practice.

Who is it for?

Young leaders and elected representatives in student sports

About the program

Mentorprogrammet is part of the Norwegian Student Sports Federation's (NSI) education offering and launched its first cohort in 2018/2019; it has had annual intakes since. The program facilitates personal development, professional input and cross-cutting network building for young leaders in Norwegian student sport.

Main content

The program combines mentoring relationships with gatherings and practical opportunities, bridging local experience and national or international arenas:

Mentoring programme: individual guidance and experience-sharing between more experienced actors and young leaders.
Gatherings and conferences: professional input, experience exchange and social networking opportunities arranged annually by NSI.
International leadership practice: practical and learning opportunities connected to international student sport events.
E-learning and resources: online courses and materials that complement the learning from the mentoring scheme and gatherings.

Why participate?

The program is designed to strengthen participants' leadership skills, provide professional insight and expand networks across roles and backgrounds in student sport. Participation offers the chance to learn from experienced actors, try out leadership roles in practice and build relationships nationally and internationally.

Practical information

NSI organises related gatherings that focus on knowledge transfer, professional content and social community. For participants, travel may be covered according to NSI rates. The program is part of NSI's broader work on leadership development in student sport.

Who is the program for?

Young elected representatives and leaders in student sports clubs who want to develop their leadership skills.
Volunteers who want to build networks and receive professional input across sports and roles.