Student Ambassador & Mentorship Program (SAMP)
The Student Ambassador & Mentorship Program (SAMP) offers leadership and professional development, peer mentoring, and community-building to empower students to thrive academically and personally. SAMP welcomes all students and intentionally centers those who identify as women, non-binary, trans, and/or LGBTQIA2+. All students who meet the SUCCESS Program eligibility criteria are invited to participate.
Students may join SAMP as either a Success Scholar or a Success Ambassador. Each participant is assigned a professional Success Coach and engages in workshops, trainings, and social events aligned with SAMP’s core values: leadership, professional development, and community. Scholars are also matched with a Success Ambassador for additional peer support. Learning Coach support is available by appointment to help students strengthen academic skills.
SAMP is more than a program—it’s a community built on peer support, shared growth, and student success.
Benefits
All Success Scholars and Ambassadors receive:
- Individual support from a Success Coach and Learning Coach
- Ongoing professional development, training, and team building
- Participation in a vibrant community of peers
- Use of the welcoming Success Center (Campus Center 323)
- Recognition at Commencement with SAMP regalia
Eligibility for All Participants
SAMP intentionally serves students from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. To participate, students must meet at least one of the eligibility criteria defined by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for SUCCESS Programs.
- Economically disadvantaged students (Pell Grant eligible)
- First-generation college students
- Racially minoritized students (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other Students of Color)
- Students with disabilities
- LGBTQIA2+ students
Who They Are
Students who participate in SAMP’s workshops, mentorship, and events.
Support Structure
Each Scholar is assigned a professional Success Coach and a peer Ambassador and is matched with a Success Ambassador for additional peer support. Learning Coach support is also available by appointment to help students strengthen academic skills and stay on track.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Maintain monthly contact with your assigned Ambassador
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Questions?
Reach out to samp@hcc.edu—we’d love to hear from you!
Who They Are
Peer mentors and leaders within the SAMP community who model academic and professional success.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and build relationships with Scholars
- Connect Scholars to campus offices, resources, and opportunities
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment in the Success Center
- Attend and co-facilitate workshops and events
- Meet regularly with Success Coaches
- Communicate feedback and needs between Scholars and Coaches
Eligibility
- GPA 3.0+
- Enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Completed at least 6 credits
- Available 15 hrs./week (8–10 on campus)
- Attend and support SAMP events
- Demonstrate cultural humility and commitment to serving diverse students
Compensation & Benefits
- $15.45/hour
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training & retreats
- SAMP apparel to represent the program
Career-Aligned Summer Internships
Ambassadors may qualify for a paid summer internship (up to 15 hours/week), aligned with their major or career goals and subject to program approval.
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Selection based on leadership potential, alignment with SAMP’s mission, and strong communication skills.
Note: Mandatory paid orientation and training required.
Learn more at masscc.org/success-program
Have questions? Reach out to us at samp@hcc.edu — we’d love to hear from you!
