Mentee Application Form 2026/27

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We are currently inviting applications from young people who stammer for cohort five of the ASC Mentoring Scheme.

The ASC Mentoring Scheme is a 6-month programme in which young people who stammer access one-to-one career mentoring with a professional with lived experience of stammering. The scheme provides an opportunity to work towards your goals and aspirations with the support and guidance of a mentor who stammers, who you will be paired with for the duration of the programme.

If you are about to enter higher education, are a student considering your career options, or are actively looking for your first job or promotion, the ASC mentoring scheme may be for you!

We welcome applications from young people who meet the following criteria:

Self-define as a person who stammers
Aged 18 – 25 years of age (as of October 2026)
Resident in the UK
Currently in or looking to access further/higher education, training, employment
Committed for the whole six month programme
Available to attend the kick off, mid-programme review and closing session

This unique scheme is fully funded by Action for Stammering Children and delivered in partnership with Sam Simpson. It will run from October 2026 through to April 2027.

Why would you like to participate in the 2026-27 ASC mentoring scheme? (150 words)(Required)

What do you hope to get out of the mentoring programme? Do you have any particular goals you would like to work towards with a career mentor? (150 words)(Required)

Do you know the industry or profession you would like to work in? (150 words)(Required)

It is not necessary to have committed to a particular career path at this stage, this is just helpful information for the matching process.

Is it important that your mentor is pursuing the same career you aspire to?

Yes – I’d like to be paired with someone with experience of my chosen career path

I’m not sure yet

No – I’m open to learning from someone with relevant experience

Please tell us about any qualifications, work or voluntary experience you have that may be helpful in matching you with an appropriate mentor (150 words)

Tell us a bit about what you like to do in your spare time, e.g. what are your hobbies and interests?

ASC Mentoring Scheme – Cohort 5

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