# How to Apply to the Mentorship Program
Follow these steps to apply for a mentorship program:
1. **Log In**: Sign in to the [Mentorship](https://mentorship.lfx.linuxfoundation.org/) platform.
* If you do not have a profile, select **Become a Mentee** from the navigation menu to create one.
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* **Create Your Profile**:
* Follow the instructions in the "[Create a Mentee Profile](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees/create-a-mentee-profile)" section to set up your profile.
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2. **Browse Programs**:
* After creating your profile, click on **Mentorships** to view available programs.
* Select the **Accepting Applications** tab to filter and display only programs currently open for applications.
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* **Review Application Limits**:
* You may apply to a maximum of three mentorship programs per term.
* Programs you withdraw from do not count toward this limit.
* You may reapply to programs if your previous application was withdrawn and the program has active terms available.
* Re-applying counts toward your three-application limit.
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3. **Apply to a Program**:
* Click the **Apply** button next to the program you are interested in.
* On the program details page, review all program information, then click **Apply** again.
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4. **Select Term and Submit**:
* In the pop-up window, select the desired term and click **Apply**.
5. You will receive a confirmation message and a confirmation email stating that your application was received.
**NOTE:** Your application will be in **Pending** status until you submit all your prerequisite requirements.
After you submit all the required documents and complete the required tasks assigned to you, the program admin changes the status of your application. For details, see [View Status of your Application](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees/view-status-of-your-application)
## How to Re-Apply to a Mentorship Program
If you previously withdrew your application, you can re-apply when the program has active terms available.
### Steps to Re-Apply:
1. **Locate the Program**:
* Navigate to the **Mentorships** page and find the program where your application status shows as **Withdrawn**.
2. **Click Re-Apply**:
* On the program card, click the **Re-Apply** button (with an upward arrow icon ↑) in the top-right corner.
Re-Apply button appears when your application is withdrawn
3. **Select Term and Confirm**:
* In the pop-up window, select the desired term and click **Re-apply**.
Select the term you want to re-apply to
4. Your application status will change from **Withdrawn** to **Pending**, and you will be redirected to your **Applied Mentorships** page.
5. You will receive a confirmation message and a confirmation email stating that your application was received.
**NOTE:** Your application will be in **Pending** status until you submit all your prerequisite requirements.
After you submit all the required documents and complete the required tasks assigned to you, the program admin changes the status of your application. For details, see [View Status of your Application](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/mentorship/mentees/view-status-of-your-application)
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* **Important Notes**:
* The **Re-Apply** button only appears when your application status is "Withdrawn" and the program has available terms.
* Re-applying counts toward your limit of three applications per term.
* You cannot re-apply if the term is closed or if you already have an active application.
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