Young Women

In Finance
2010 Mentorship Programme Ap
plication

Mission:
“to develop a support network for emerging successful women in our society,
who have a holistic view of themselves and their role in the development of
society”

The Young Women in Finance Programme (YWIF) was established in 2005 by two
UCT Investment Society students. The vision was to bridge the gap between
student life and the working environment for female graduates. YWIF invites you
in 2010 to connect with successful women in various fields of work through the
programme which will largely run as platform to facilitate a mentorship process.
Students will have the opportunity to network and connect with women and are
encouraged to form relationships with mentors independent of the YWIF
programme.

YWIF provides a framework for students to navigate and get to know the ‘real
world’. Through networking events, excursions, speakers and seminars,
students can expect to be empowered and motivated to find their place and
make a difference in society. The programme will consist of several events
during the year, where participants will be able to meet and listen to some of the
successful women in the working world. Participants will also learn more about
how to give back and empower other women.

Provisional Event Dates:

• Progressive Dinner - 10 April 2010
Meet, connect and interact with successful women in different fields of
work. This is an opportunity for students to start building relationships
with women who they feel would be best suited to mentor them or provide
some guidance.
• Speaker - 23 April 2010
A further opportunity to network with mentors and other YWIF students.
Be prepared to be inspired, motivated and equipped to meet challenges
 • Excursion to a local NGO - 13 May 2010
An opportunity to explore how you can have a positive impact on society.

Applicant Requirements:

– Must be female
– Must be a registered UCT student
– Applicants can be studying any degree/ diploma
– Successful applicants will be required to join InvestSoc should they not
already be a member
– Events, unless otherwise stated, are compulsory to attend
– Applicants are encouraged to participate in community service
opportunities presented by YWIF and InvestSoc’s Community Development
Programme (should they not be involved in community serve activities
already)
– Applicants are required to keep contact with mentors should they be
particularly assigned to one.
– Applicants will need to keep YWIF up to date on their involvement in YWIF

Application Process:

– Applicants must e-mail the completed application

form to ywif.investsoc@gmail by 12pm, 19 March
2010
– Applicants must attach a copy of their unofficial transcript and a CV to the
e-mail.
– Applicants will be notified of their successful application via email.
– Please be aware that some applicants may be requested to attend an
interview.
– Preference in the selection process will be given to 3rd and 4th year
students.
– All decisions are final; however there may be further opportunity after the
initial application process to be involved with YWIF.
Section A (Personal Details)
Surname:

First Names:

Preferred Name:

Student Number:

Population Group (please highlight):

Black Coloured Asian Indian White

Date of Birth:

Degree and majors:

Year of study:

Section B (Contact Details)

Home Address:

Postal Address (If different from above):

Postal Code:

Telephone:

Cell phone:
Email:

Person to contact in case of emergency

Name of Emergency Contact:

Email: Tel/Cell:

Section C (More about you)

Please feel free to bullet point your responses

1) Which UCT committees and/or societies are you currently involved with?

2) Please give details of any work experience you may have

3) In your opinion, what are the most important qualities which women bring
to the workplace

4) Please provide details of any community outreach work that you have
participated in
5) What do you think are the characteristics which contribute to good and
effective leadership?

6) Which female leader, in any sphere, do you admire the most and what is it
specifically that
you admire about them?

7) What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges facing women today?

8) What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?

9) Describe some of your dreams and aspirations; where would you like to be
in 10 years?
10) Is there a particular field of work that interests you?

11) Are there any other areas of interest which you would like to see YWIF
cater for?

12) Are there any specific topics you would like to see covered and
addressed?

13) Are there any particular speakers you would like to hear from? Please
name them and state
why you would like to hear from them?

14) Are there any particular women you would like to meet and have the
opportunity to engage
with on the YWIF programme? Please list three if possible.