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Become a Mentor
Mentor Application Form
Apply to be a mentor within SFFBC here
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the time requirements for mentors?
While we can’t predict how many students will participate in the Mentorship Program, we estimate our mentors will spend a few hours each month answering student questions.
What information do you require from your mentors?
We will require your area of scientific expertise, as well as your email address.
Are there any other requirements to be a mentor?
We require our mentors to complete a Criminal Record Check (our coordinators will assist as much as they can with this process). You will also need reliable internet and email service.
If I get a question from a student, how do I respond?
All communication with the student will be done through email. The student question will be sent to the email address you provided when signing up to be a mentor, and you can respond directly to the student.
How long do I have to respond to the student question?
We ask our mentors to respond to all student questions within 1 to 3 business days.
The question from the student is either not related to my field of expertise or is beyond my knowledge. What do I do?
If you cannot answer the student question, for whatever reason, please send the question back to our coordinators, briefly explaining why you are unable to answer it. Our coordinators will ensure the question is sent to another mentor.
How many mentors are you looking for?
We are recruiting 1 representative from each regional science fair for general questions (important dates, ethics, etc.) plus 1 to 2 mentors in each subject area.
- Biotechnology
- Earth and environmental sciences
- Engineering and computational sciences
- Health sciences
- Life sciences
- Physical and mathematical sciences
I have another question about your Mentorship Program. Who can I contact?
All questions regarding our Mentorship Program can be emailed to Michael at
munger@sciencefairs.ca