Grow with BCG | Mentorship program

Welcome to Grow with BCG, our Women’s Mentorship Program. This program is designed to give students who are interested in self-discovery the opportunity to get to know their strengths, maximise their unique potential and connect with inspirational women from a wide variety of backgrounds.

From December 2025 to June 2026, we will enroll 10 top students in this six-month program. Each participant will be assigned a BCG mentor who will guide you throughout your journey. The program consists of six workshops delivered by professional trainers and BCG role models as well as a range of social activities.

Who are we looking for?

We invite applications from students, currently studying at a Dutch university. Are you in your (pre-)Master’s or final year of your Bachelor’s? Do you want to grow in an inclusive environment and connect with inspiring people? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for native/fluent Dutch speaking students.

What you’ll gain

The GROW with BCG Mentor Program offers:

• One-on-one mentorship with a dedicated BCG mentor and buddy
• Career-focused workshops and sessions on self-development
• A community of ambitious, like-minded students
• Tools to navigate the transition into the job market with confidence
• Greater insight into your strengths and how to use them to make impact

You’ll leave the program with a stronger understanding of your own strengths, and practical strategies to harness your unique potential.

How to Apply

If you’re currently attending a Dutch University, pursuing your (pre-) Master’s or final year of your Bachelor’s, and are passionate about personal growth and connecting with like-minded, inspirational people, we want to hear from you!

The application process consists of two steps:

Step 1: Profile Selection

Please ensure you have uploaded all the required documents:

• Resume
• High school transcript
• University transcript (up to current date)
• Cover letter (max 450 words)

In your cover letter, please answer the following questions:

• Why should we choose you as a mentee for this program?
• What do you hope to learn during this program?
• How would you benefit from having a BCG mentor?

You will receive feedback on whether you are invited to the next step no later than October 20th, 2025.

Step 2: Virtual Q&A + Online Quantitative Math Test (QMT)

If you pass the profile selection, you will be invited to complete step 2 between October 20th and 26th:

• Video Q&A: in this step, you will receive a set of questions to assess your fit and motivation to participate in this program. You will be required to record your responses and submit them via the portal.
• Quantitative Math Test (QMT): this online test evaluates your quantitative skills, logic, and business acumen.

The workshops will take place on the following dates:

Workshop 1 – December 3rd, 2025

Workshop 2 – January 12th, 2026

Workshop 3 – February 18th, 2026

Workshop 4 – March 18th, 2026

Workshop 5 – May 13th, 2026

Workshop 6 – June 3rd, 2026

* Note: Only complete applications before October 12th, including your resume, transcripts (high school and university), and cover letter, will be considered.