Become an SSP Mentor

Become an SSP Mentor

Empowering Future Leaders Through Education

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Every year, the Student Sponsorship Programme (SSP) recruits dedicated individuals to serve as Mentors for our Scholars. As one of the most valuable resources SSP offers, the Mentorship Programme plays a key role in shaping future leaders of South Africa.

Why Become an SSP Mentor?

Mentors help Scholars navigate their academic journey while providing guidance, motivation, and life skills support. SSP carefully matches Mentors and Scholars based on:

  • Location

  • Shared interests & hobbies

  • Professional skills that enhance a Scholar’s strengths

Since SSP focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), professionals in these fields are especially encouraged to apply. However, all passionate individuals are welcome!

What It Takes to Be a Mentor

  • Pass a security check

  • Passion for youth development

  • Commit to an intensive but rewarding 5-year journey

  • Attend a two hour Mentor training session (evening or weekend)as well as subsequent events and sessions with other Mentors and sometimes Scholars

  • Meet your Scholar and his/her family at their Open Day (evening or weekend)

  • See your Scholar – consistently in agreed upon, mutually suitable intervals that will ensure the growth and maintenance of the Mentorship relationship.

  • Commit to mentoring for the full five years of secondary school, and where this may change due to realistic life circumstances, inform SSP timeously of the manageable length of the Mentorship relationship.

  • Provide feedback to SSP regarding your relationship with your Mentee.

If you wish to become a mentor or have any questions, please email mentorship@ssp.org.za

STEP 1

Application Form

STEP 2

Interview

STEP 3

Mentor Matching

STEP 4

Training Workshop

STEP 5

Scholar Selection

STEP 6

Mentor, Mentee & Parent Intro