hsi network advisory

The Hope Scholars Initiative Network Advisory Program connects scholars with experienced professionals across music, media, and the creative economy. Advisors support scholars by sharing insight, offering feedback, and helping them think strategically about their creative paths.

This program is designed to provide guidance—not management—so scholars can build confidence, skills, and long-term vision.

What Advisors Provide

Real-world experience and industry perspective
Thoughtful feedback on creative and professional goals
Guidance on next steps, planning, and decision-making

Advisors serve as mentors and sounding boards—not as managers, agents, or employers.

Advisor Sign Up

Scholar Expectations

Real-world experience and industry perspective
Thoughtful feedback on creative and professional goals
Guidance on next steps, planning, and decision-making

Advisors serve as mentors and sounding boards—not as managers, agents, or employers.

Scholar Sign Up

How Engagement Works

specialized sessions

Sessions may be one-on-one or in small groups

meetings

Meetings may take place virtually or in person

engagement

Engagements are goal-oriented and time-bound

Advisors may offer action steps or reflection prompts to support continued growth between sessions.

Respect, Boundaries & Support

HSI is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and youth-centered environment.

Clear boundaries help ensure:

Healthy advisor–scholar relationships
Sustainable volunteer engagement
A focus on learning and development

If a scholar ever feels unsure or needs support, HSI staff are always available.

Our approach

The Network Advisory Program is built on:

Access over gatekeeping
Education over extraction
Long-term growth over quick wins