SYP UK MENTORSHIP SCHEME APPLICATION 2026 – Launch

SYP UK Mentorship Scheme Application 2026 – Launch

Welcome to the application form for the SYP UK Launch mentorship scheme. This form is for those looking to freelance, start their own company, or progress in the publishing industry in a different way than in the traditional in-house options, who are based in England and Wales. If you are based in Ireland and Northern Ireland, please apply to the SYP Ireland strand. Applications open at 09:00 on Monday 18 May 2026 and close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2025. Should you have any questions about the SYP UK Launch Mentorship Scheme, please refer to the mentorship FAQs page (https://thesyp.org.uk/mentorships/mentorship-faqs/) or contact us at mentorship@thesyp.org.uk. All answers are for internal use only and will not be shared with any third parties. Good luck with your application!

1. Location(Required)

Please state the county you are based in.

Your Interest in Publishing

2. Are you an SYP member?(Required)

Your answer will not affect your application.

3. How would you describe your current job status?(Required)

4. What is your current job title and company?(Required)

5. Which area of publishing do you currently work in?(Required)

6. Please briefly describe your previous experience to date.(Required)

Your Interest in the Mentorship Scheme

7. Why would you like to be mentored? (max. 200 words)(Required)

8. What do you expect to gain out of this scheme? (max. 200 words)(Required)

9. Please specify 3 SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-bound) objectives you would like to achieve with the help of your mentor during this mentorship scheme.(Required)

10. Briefly outline your short term (1-3 years) and long term(+4 years) career goals.(Required)

11. How do you usually keep up with the industry and follow publishing trends?(Required)

12. Is there anything else you would like us to know when considering your application?

Personal Details

To ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants, we would like to collect the personal data below from you. Please note that this information will be securely stored by The Society of Young Publishers and will only be used for internal purposes and for a limited period of time. Your details will not be shared with any third parties.

Full name(Required)

Email address(Required)

Pronouns

Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual Orientation

Do you have a disability?

If yes, could you please let us know if you have any requirements?

Are you a carer?

Are you from a working class background?