INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
A wider world.
For both of you.
A relationship across cultures. An opportunity to learn from each other. Choose your side to explore what participation involves.
INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
A wider world.
For both of you.
A relationship across cultures. An opportunity to learn from each other. Choose your side to explore what participation involves.
INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
A wider world.
For both of you.
A relationship across cultures. An opportunity to learn from each other. Choose your side to explore what participation involves.
FOR MENTEES / INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
Your voice matters.
Your world can grow.
Meet someone who is on your side. Explore new perspectives, ask the questions on your mind and bring your own experience to the conversation.
Start with a short introduction. No need to have it all figured out.
A TWO-WAY STREET
Your curiosity.
Their experience.
YOU
IN SOUTH AFRICA
YOUR MENTOR
BEYOND YOUR WORLD
EXPLORE THE RELATIONSHIP
Someone to learn from.
Someone to talk to.
A mentor can help you discover possibilities you haven’t encountered yet. Your perspective is just as important: you have things to teach, too.
A wider view of what’s possible.
A relationship can open up a new way of seeing your studies, your future and the world. You can learn, explore or simply talk to someone who wants to listen.
Explore careers and different ways of solving problems
Build confidence expressing your ideas and practicing English
Have someone to learn from—or talk things through with
Bring your own knowledge and perspective: this goes both ways
THE COMMITMENT
Regular conversation.
Room to grow.
Consistency makes the relationship possible. The program is fully remote, with a recommended rhythm you can adjust together.
YOUR CONVERSATIONS
30 minutes
A call every other week, recommended.
Agree a schedule that works for both of you.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
1 year +
A minimum one-year commitment.
Trust takes time. Give it space to develop.
YOUR SUPPORT
2 check-ins
Two check-in calls per year.
Guidance throughout the relationship.
You receive guidance throughout the relationship and may be invited to join shared projects. Conversations follow your interests.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A thoughtful process.
A meaningful match.
We match mentors and mentees based on shared interests, goals and how they prefer to communicate.
01
Express interest
Tell us you’d like to explore the program.
02
Application
Share your interests, goals and what you would like from a mentor.
03
Recommendation
A representative of your scholarship program recommends you.
04
BCFF interview
Meet the team and talk about your interests and expectations.
Start with an introduction. We’ll guide you through the next steps and consider a match thoughtfully.
A CONVERSATION CAN START ANYWHERE
Dare to ask.
Bring your perspective.
These are conversation starters, not a script. Make the relationship your own.
FROM A MENTEE’S PERSPECTIVE
“How did you decide what to study—and did your plans change?”
01 / 04
LET’S BE CLEAR
Good questions.
Honest answers.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Start with a conversation.
See where it takes you.
FOR MENTEES / INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
Your voice matters.
Your world can grow.
Meet someone who is on your side. Explore new perspectives, ask the questions on your mind and bring your own experience to the conversation.
Start with a short introduction. No need to have it all figured out.
A TWO-WAY STREET
Your curiosity.
Their experience.
YOU
IN SOUTH AFRICA
YOUR MENTOR
BEYOND YOUR WORLD
EXPLORE THE RELATIONSHIP
Someone to learn from.
Someone to talk to.
A mentor can help you discover possibilities you haven’t encountered yet. Your perspective is just as important: you have things to teach, too.
A wider view of what’s possible.
A relationship can open up a new way of seeing your studies, your future and the world. You can learn, explore or simply talk to someone who wants to listen.
Explore careers and different ways of solving problems
Build confidence expressing your ideas and practicing English
Have someone to learn from—or talk things through with
Bring your own knowledge and perspective: this goes both ways
THE COMMITMENT
Regular conversation.
Room to grow.
Consistency makes the relationship possible. The program is fully remote, with a recommended rhythm you can adjust together.
YOUR CONVERSATIONS
30 minutes
A call every other week, recommended.
Agree a schedule that works for both of you.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
1 year +
A minimum one-year commitment.
Trust takes time. Give it space to develop.
YOUR SUPPORT
2 check-ins
Two check-in calls per year.
Guidance throughout the relationship.
You receive guidance throughout the relationship and may be invited to join shared projects. Conversations follow your interests.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A thoughtful process.
A meaningful match.
We match mentors and mentees based on shared interests, goals and how they prefer to communicate.
01
Express interest
Tell us you’d like to explore the program.
02
Application
Share your interests, goals and what you would like from a mentor.
03
Recommendation
A representative of your scholarship program recommends you.
04
BCFF interview
Meet the team and talk about your interests and expectations.
Start with an introduction. We’ll guide you through the next steps and consider a match thoughtfully.
A CONVERSATION CAN START ANYWHERE
Dare to ask.
Bring your perspective.
These are conversation starters, not a script. Make the relationship your own.
FROM A MENTEE’S PERSPECTIVE
“How did you decide what to study—and did your plans change?”
01 / 04
LET’S BE CLEAR
Good questions.
Honest answers.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Start with a conversation.
See where it takes you.
FOR MENTEES / INTERCULTURAL MENTORING
Your voice matters. Your world can grow.
Meet someone who is on your side. Explore new perspectives, ask the questions on your mind and bring your own experience to the conversation.
Start with a short introduction. No need to have it all figured out.
A TWO-WAY STREET
Your curiosity.
Their experience.
YOU
IN SOUTH AFRICA
YOUR MENTOR
BEYOND YOUR WORLD
EXPLORE THE RELATIONSHIP
Someone to learn from.
Someone to talk to.
A mentor can help you discover possibilities you haven’t encountered yet. Your perspective is just as important: you have things to teach, too.
A wider view of what’s possible.
A relationship can open up a new way of seeing your studies, your future and the world. You can learn, explore or simply talk to someone who wants to listen.
Explore careers and different ways of solving problems
Build confidence expressing your ideas and practicing English
Have someone to learn from—or talk things through with
Bring your own knowledge and perspective: this goes both ways
THE COMMITMENT
Regular conversation.
Room to grow.
Consistency makes the relationship possible. The program is fully remote, with a recommended rhythm you can adjust together.
YOUR CONVERSATIONS
30 minutes
A call every other week, recommended.
Agree a schedule that works for both of you.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP
1 year +
A minimum one-year commitment.
Trust takes time. Give it space to develop.
YOUR SUPPORT
2 check-ins
Two check-in calls per year.
Guidance throughout the relationship.
You receive guidance throughout the relationship and may be invited to join shared projects. Conversations follow your interests.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
A thoughtful process.
A meaningful match.
We match mentors and mentees based on shared interests, goals and how they prefer to communicate.
01
Express interest
Tell us you’d like to explore the program.
02
Application
Share your interests, goals and what you would like from a mentor.
03
Recommendation
A representative of your scholarship program recommends you.
04
BCFF interview
Meet the team and talk about your interests and expectations.
Start with an introduction. We’ll guide you through the next steps and consider a match thoughtfully.
A CONVERSATION CAN START ANYWHERE
Dare to ask.
Bring your perspective.
These are conversation starters, not a script. Make the relationship your own.
FROM A MENTEE’S PERSPECTIVE
“How did you decide what to study—and did your plans change?”
01 / 04
LET’S BE CLEAR
Good questions.
Honest answers.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Start with a conversation.
See where it takes you.
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