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Mentorship, skills, and programmes that help you excel once you get in.
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Find Your People
Join cohorts and communities of first-generation students across Africa and the diaspora.
Build Confidence
Overcome imposter syndrome with mentors who understand your journey.
The Scholars Program, inside the Excellence Hub.
An 8-week cohort for first-generation African students who want to thrive at university. Join a small peer group guided by mentors who walked this path.
- Weekly live sessions with mentors from UK/US universities.
- Structured curriculum on study skills, wellbeing, and community.
- Accountability groups to help you stay on track.
Next Cohort
Cohort 5 • Starts 15 April 2026
Cohort Size
25 students • 4 countries
Recent Participants
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How It Works
Find a Mentor
Browse verified professionals who studied your subject or walked your path.
Request a Session
Pick a time that works with free 30-minute sessions.
Meet & Grow
Video call your mentor and get clarity, confidence, and direction.
Book Your First Session
Build Your Skills
PDF
Study Systems Library
Templates for weekly planning and revision.
PDF·12 minExcellence
Open →VideoInterview Confidence Masterclass
How to prepare for university and job interviews.
Video·45 minExcellence
Start →ToolWellbeing Check-ins
Guides for balancing family expectations and study.
Tool·5 minExcellence
Open →PDFAcademic Writing Guide
Structure, referencing, and clarity for essays.
PDF·20 minExcellence
Open →VideoLeadership in Student Societies
Running clubs and leading teams at university.
Video·30 minExcellence
Start →ToolPeer Community
Discussion spaces for African students on Door 2.
Tool·Always onExcellence
Open →Not sure where to focus?
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Excellence door mentors ready to support you.
Available This Week
Dr. Amara Diallo
PhD Candidate
Oxford University
Excellence
4.9 · 47 sessions
Book a Free SessionAvailable This Week
Fatoumata Camara
Investment Analyst
Goldman Sachs
Opportunity
5 · 28 sessions
Book a Free SessionAvailable This Week
Njeri Wambui
Data Scientist
Microsoft
Excellence
4.8 · 39 sessions
Book a Free SessionEarn Recognition
First Session Complete
You booked and completed your first mentor session.
How to earn: Book and complete one mentor session.
Scholars Alumnus
Graduate of the 3Doors Scholars Programme.
How to earn: Complete a Scholars cohort.
5 Sessions Milestone
Five mentoring sessions completed.
How to earn: Complete 5 mentorship sessions.
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Verified profile and completed onboarding.
How to earn: Verify email and complete profile onboarding.
Stories of Excellence
ExcellenceFinding My Community at LSE
How weekly mentor calls and a cohort community helped me thrive in my first year in London.
By Amara Kimani
ExcellenceFrom Burnout to Balance
The study system that took me from struggling to a first-class average.
By Kofi Mensah
ExcellenceStudying Abroad as a Firstborn
Balancing family responsibilities at home with a demanding degree in Europe.
By Fatoumata Diallo
Insights for Excellence
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