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Home > Apply > How to apply for a peer mentorship position on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at UCT

How to apply for a peer mentorship position on the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at UCT

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT) invites
applications for the position of Program mentor, from students who are registered for a full-time programme in any of the faculties at the university who do not hold an award from this initative.

Please read the accompanying Terms of Reference for Program mentor applicants before completing this application form.
Applications have to be submitted - along with all required supporting documentation - no later than 30 September 2019. See section 6 of the Terms of Reference of the Mentorship Programme document.
Registered students who do not hold an award from this initiative, will be eligible to apply for this peer-to-peer mentorship programme.
Applicants must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the university.
Applicants must demonstrate leadership capability, personal-management, good communication, adaptability and interpersonal capabilities.
Applicants must remain accessible, committed and engaged throughout the duration of this mentorship programme.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2019

Applications will close at 11.59PM (SAST) on 30th of September 2019. No applications will be accepted after the closing date.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town reserves the right to cancel incomplete and/or late applications, to effect changes to the conditions of the peer mentors or to make no appointments at all.

Peer Mentor Application Form

First name *

Your first name as it apears on SA I.D. document, Passport or Refugee Papers.

Surname *

Your last name as it apears on SA I.D. document, Passport or Refugee Papers.

Email *

UCT Student ID | Number *

Insert your student number as it apears on your university ID card

Applying for the position of: *

Undergraduate Program Mentor"

Postgraduate Program Mentor"

Choose only one.

What makes you want to participate in this program? *

Contact number *

Enter your contactable personal cellphone number

Country of Birth *

Country of citizenship *

Gender *

Female"

Male"

Transgender"

Other"

What is your current level of study/education? *

Undergratuate"

Honours"

Masters"

PhD"

Other"

Select one.

Faculty in which you are currently registered: *

Commerce"

Engineering & the Built Environment"

Health Sciences"

Humanities"

LAW"

Science"

Degree for which you are registered: *

Please upload your Proof of Registration on Vula no later than 30 September 2019.

Anticipated year of degree completion: *

Year that you first registered for studies at UCT: *

Select one.

How many hours per month are you able and willing to devote to mentorship matters of this Program? *

<6 hours"

6 hours"

>6 hours"

Successful candidates may work with more than one mentee with whom regular meetings will need to be scheduled on weekdays, during Program mentoring hours (9AM-6PM).

Are you able and willing to participate in this mentorship programme for minimally eight(8) months in 2020, i.e. February 2020 - November 2020? *

Select one.

Living arangements 2020 *

On Campus"

Off Campus"

Have you ever participated in any other mentorship programmes? *

Tick all that apply.

Have you ever participated in any of the university's mentorship programmes? *

Tick all that apply.

Which university mentorship programmes have you participated in?

Please list the name(s) of the other mentorship programme(s) that you have participated in.

In what campus activities and/or organizations do you actively participate, if any?

How many students would you be able to mentor? *

Previous achievements/awards received:

Please list any current professional, civic or community affiliations, if any:

Leadership positions held: *

ONLY WHILE AT UNIVERSITY*

Community service/voluntary work done: *

ONLY WHILE AT UNIVERSITY*

Ability to plan and organize *

Knowledge about the social media *

Ability to network *

Ability to accept criticism *

Ability to interact collaboratively *

Ability to innovate *

Should my application be successful, I commit to: *

Advise mentees, drawing from lessons learnt during university studies"

Arrange developmental activities with the consideration of choice, preference and ageappropriateness with assigned mentees"

Facilitate reflection and discussion about self-worth and life balance with mentees"

Offer encouragement to mentees through positive reinforcement"

Participate in Program mentor related activities"

Remain accessible, and committed for the full duration of this programme"

Schedule regular meetings withmentees on weekdays, during Program mentoring hours (9AM-6PM)"

Serve as a positive role model"

Socialize mentees into the university-space"

Update The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT about progress and/or challenges, as necessary"

Each applicant is required to tick each declaration below.

DECLARATIONS *

I understand that a submission of this application form for a Program mentor position does not guarantee that I will be offered a position in The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town."

I understand that my availability from February – November 2020 may impact the outcome of my application to be a Program mentor."

I guarantee that the information stated in this application, is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have submitted this information knowing that, if I willfully stated in it anything which I know to be false or which I do not believe to be true, I may be declared ineligible for this programme."

I agree to observe all rules of The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town."

I understand that failure to do so may result in the cancellation and withdrawal of this application."

I further undertake to inform the Program Co-ordinator: The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town of any changes in my circumstances."

We're nearly done! To complete your application for a Program mentor position, please tick each declaration below.

In the space below please provide a short (200-300) word biography of yourself. *

I give my consent for this bio to be used in the promotional material of the Program, e.g. website. *

Select yes to confirm.

Leave this field blank

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