EMPOWER YOUR PHD JOURNEY
WITH THE SCHOLARS' MENTOR

​At Scholars' Mentor, we specialize in providing personalized academic coaching and mentorship for international students pursuing advanced degrees. Our mission is to help you navigate the complexities of higher education, overcome cultural and academic challenges, and excel in your research endeavors.

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Did you know that 75% of research students never finish their journey—not due to lack of ability, but because the path can feel isolating, overwhelming, and unclear? At The Scholars' Mentor, we see you, and we’re here to help you thrive.

Your Partner in Academic and Personal Growth

The Scholars' Mentor is founded by Professor Agnieszka Piotrowska, PhD, SFHEA, an award-winning filmmaker, accomplished academic, and life coach. With a 100% success rate in guiding PhD students to completion, Dr. Piotrowska brings a unique blend of academic excellence and compassionate support, ensuring you achieve not only your academic goals but also personal growth and confidence.

Why Choose Us?

We focus on growth and wellbeing. The Scholars’ Mentor goes beyond traditional academic support, offering a tailored, transformational approach that combines emotional resilience, cultural understanding, and academic strategy. Backed by our Advisory Board with expertise from prestigious universities, we’re uniquely positioned to guide international and domestic scholars—as well as professionals seeking personal and professional development.

How We Work

• Free Consultation: Meet Dr. Piotrowska to explore your challenges and goals.

• Tailored Programs: Choose from workshops, short courses, or bespoke coaching packages, with bursaries available. Board Members are involved.

• Transformative Support: Build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness through personalized guidance.

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Our Proven Process

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• Assess: Identify your core challenges.

• Listen: Understand your story with care and empathy.

• Inspire: Equip you with strategies for growth and success.

• Guide: Provide clear, actionable mentorship.

• Nurture: Align your aspirations with holistic support.

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What We Offer

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From life coaching and research proposals to threshold presentations, vivas, and job interviews, we’re with you every step of the way, helping you thrive personally, academically, and professionally.

Meet the Founder

Professor Agnieszka Piotrowska, PhD is an award-winning creative practice researcher, educator, and psychologist with a global reputation for her originality and leadership. A distinguished filmmaker, theorist, and trained psychotherapist, she is also a Mindvalley-certified life coach. Based in the UK, she has presented her work internationally, including at Columbia University and the University of Southern California, inspiring others through her commitment to inclusivity and cross-cultural collaboration.

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She has held senior academic roles, including Head of the School of Film, Media, and Performing Arts at the University for the Creative Arts (UK). Currently, she supervises PhD students at Staffordshire University and Oxford Brookes University, where she is also a Visiting Professor, and serves as External Strategic Advisor for the University of East London. From 2019 to 2022, she was Professor of Film and Cultural Studies at the University of Gdańsk, directing the prestigious Visible Evidence Conference, where she continues to serve on the Governing Council.

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Professor Piotrowska is best known for her acclaimed documentary Married to the Eiffel Tower and her award-winning experimental work in Zimbabwe, honoured at the WHO Festival in 2023. Her influential scholarship on psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and culture includes Psychoanalysis and Ethics in Documentary Film (2014, 2023), with a new volume on ethics forthcoming in 2025.