“THE HIDDEN TALENTS OF BULGARIA“

The year-round Mentoring Program “The Hidden Talents of Bulgaria” gives talented young people deprived of parental care and talents from socially disadvantaged families a chance to apply to university and find work. The program provides access to private lessons, seminars, workshops, camps and competitions, work with an individual mentors, scholarships, textbooks, equipment and everything necessary for their success.

OUR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Polina / Veterinary Medicine
4th-yr Student in Trakiа University
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Sonny / Computer Sciences
4th-yr in Techical University of Plovdiv
Corporate Angel
Hitachi Energy

Steven / Graphic Design
4th-yr Student in New Bulgarian University
Corporate Angel
BDB

Nadezhda / Nursing
3rd-yr Student in Medical Univesity – Sofia
Corporate Angel
Walltopia

Stanislava / Web Design 
3rd-yr Student in New Bulgarian University
Corporate Angel
Denislav Petkov

Paulina / Graphic Design & Photography
3rd-yr Student in Art Academy – Plovdid
Corporate Angel
Astea Solutions

Monny / Psychology
3rd-yr Student in New Bulgarian University
Corporate Angel
Takeda

Raya / Bulgarian Philology
1st-yr Student in the University of Veliko Tarnovo
Corporate Angel
Electro Box EOOD

Iveta / Management
1st-yr Student in Varna Free University
Corporate Angel
PostScriptum

Stefan / Telus
Started working at Telus International
Corporate Angels
Coca-Cola podkrepi.bg & Telus International

Marian / Cinema and TV
1st-yr in New Bulgarian University
Corporate Angels
Petar Velchev & Poli Genova

Reneta / Medicine
1st-yr Student in Pleven Medical University
Corporate Angel
UniCredit Bulbank

Kamelia / PR
1st-yr Student in University of Veliko Tarnovo
Corporate Angel
Dias 2000 OOD

Chris / Currently working
3 years in University with Choreography
Corporate Angel
Weda Schule

Alex, Lazar & Ilya / Currently working
Accepted at the Military Academy
Corporate Angel
CARGILL

Danny / Currently working
Accepted at Uni with Fashion Design
Corporate Angel
CARGILL

Ekaterina / Early childhood pedagogy
2nd-yr Student in Sofia University
Corporate Angel
Coca-Cola

Ivayla / Tourism information resources
1st-yr Student in the University of Library Studies and Information Technologies
Corporate Angel
MobiSystems

Asen / Personnel soldier
Studying for the military
Corporate Angel
EY Bulgaria

THIS YEAR’S TALENTS 2024-2025

Anny / Medicine
She dreams of becoming a nurse.
Corporate Angel
Anonymus

Stanislava / Baker
Dreams of opening a bakery
Corporate Angel
DETSKI CENTRE ZA OBUCHENIE, IGRI I ZABAVLENIA

Mariya / Weightlifting
Dreams of becoming an Olympic champion
Corporate Angel
WE ARE ONE

Yoana / Psychology
Applying to University in 2026
Corporate Angel
COMMERZBANK

Valter / Woodcarving and Art
Applying to University in 2026
Corporate Angel
Hitachi Energy

Krassy / Kinesiotherapy and Fitness
Applying to University in 2025
Corporate Angel
Hitachy Energy

Dobry / Art
He dreams of becoming a Tattoo Artist
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Siana / Medicine
She dreams of becoming a Surgeon
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Georgi / Culinary
He dreams of becoming a Professional Chef
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Asen / Track & Field
He dreams of becoming a Physical Education Teacher
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Havier / Basketball
He dreams of becoming an NBA player
Corporate Angel
Emel Emin

Denny / Art
She dreams of studying at the National Academy of Art
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Jivko / Electrician
He dreams of becoming an Electrician
Corporate Angel
ELECTRO TRADE

Lyubov / Law
She dreams of becoming a Lawyer
Corporate Angel
EY

Valeria / Tennis
Dreams of winning the World Championship
Corporate Angel
podkrepi.bg 

Bogomila / Art and Photography
Dreams of becoming an Artist
Corporate Angels
Groupama Insurance & Buy Art, Gift Future + podkrepi.bg

Veselin / Graphic Design
Dreams of becoming a Graphic Design
Corporate Angel
Henkel

Rady / Judo & Sumo
Dreams of becoming a Personnel Soldier
Corporate Angel
Looking for a Corporate Angel

Minka / Psychology
Applying to University in 2025
Corporate Angel
Henkel & Student Council at Sofia University

N. / Volleyball & Fitness
He dreams of becoming a Trainer
Corporate Angel
Kremak EOOD

Mel / Sports
Applying to university in 2025
Corporate Angel
Coca-Cola

Stoyan / Track & Field
Dreams of becoming a Paraolympist
Corporate Angel
Fitnesinstructor.com

Galin / Art
He studies Art in Shumen
Corporate Angel
Updata One

The Little Artist
Dreams of becoming an Architect
Corporate Angel
Electro Trade

The Кarate fighter
Corporate Angel
Coca-Cola

The Athlete
Corporate Angel
Coca-Cola

The Volleyball Player
Corporate Angel
Coca-Cola

PREVIOUS TALENTS

Amber / Poetry
One year of Bulgarian language lessons
Corporate Angel
A dreamy whisper – Yavor Janesovski

 Ana / Coiffeur
Currently working
Corporate Angel
Henkel

Radoslav / Football
Currently working
Corporate Angels
foodpanda & Coca-Cola

Mihail / Culinary
Currently working

Severina / Traditional Dancing
Year and a half of dancing lessons
Corporate Angels
Coca-Cola & foodpanda 

Daniel / Illustration
Two years of professional art lessons
Corporate Angel
Poker Stars

Di / Art
Corporate Angel
BBD

WHAT IS A MENTOR AND HOW CAN YOU BECOME ONE?

Why a MENTORIG Program? Because the talented participants in the Program have the need for support and mentoring by a more experienced person. This will help them realize their talents and skills that will help their development in a professional, emotional and social aspect.

To be a Mentor to one of our talented participants you do NOT need to have experience in the creative sphere of that participant.

The role of the Mentor requires:• positive example for the child/teenager;
• guidance for the realization of the participants interests and goals;
• guidance on his / her social and relationship with others;
• support for building a positive self-esteem;
• motivating and encouraging growth in the chosen field of development;
• regular weekly meetings between the mentor and the child / young person.
This is possible through:• the gradual establishment of trust relationships;
• organizing or involving the participants in various events for personal and professional development (eg seminars, workshops, cultural events);
• emotional support and personal example.
The responsibilities of the Mentor are:• to explore the individual capabilities and interests of the participant;
• to target and recommend appropriate activities and events to the participant;
• to help him / her choose a university, internship, profession, etc.
Become a mantor
In May 2019 our team will start recruiting new Mentors for the new school year – September 2019 and May 2020. If you want to be one of them you can send us a CV and a motivational letter in writing to galina.dicheva@plushenomeche.org
The best sign of success for a teacher is when you can safely say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’ – Maria Montessori