Application Form – Writing for Higher Education Mentorship - Afghans for Progressive Thinking (APT)

Applications are now open for the Advocacy & Academic Writing tracks of our mentorship program, designed to empower young women and girls by strengthening their skills in critical thinking, writing, and advocacy. The program aims to support participants in pursuing higher education opportunities outside Afghanistan.

These two tracks are interconnected. Participants will:

Take part in academic writing workshops and advocacy sessions
Collaborate in teams to research and develop policy briefs
Have their work published to amplify their ideas and inspire meaningful change

Please fill out the application below carefully. Incomplete or inaccurate responses may affect your eligibility.

Application Form – Advocacy & Writing for Higher Education Mentorship

Personal Information

Full Name

WhatsApp Phone

Cell Phone

Date of Birth

Address

Address Line 1

City

Country

Academic Information

Name of High School/ University

Year of graduation (if applicable)

Short Answer Questions

Answer the following questions without the use of AI assistance!

Please briefly explain what motivates you to apply for the Advocacy and Writing programs, and what specific skills you hope to develop through your participation?

Please briefly explain what advocacy means to you and why it is important?

Which of the following best describes your current writing experience?

I have written essays or articles for school or university

I have written for blogs, social media, or community platforms

I have limited experience but want to learn

I have formal training in writing.

I enjoy writing but have never shared my work publicly

I am fully beginner

Have you ever written a policy brief?

Yes

If yes, please briefly describe the topic.

If you had the chance to lead an advocacy campaign, what topic would you choose and why?

Have you written or contributed to any academic articles, papers, or essays? If not, do you have basic knowledge of how to write essays and articles?

Have you ever published your writing? If yes, please share the link/URL.

These programs require teamwork. What does teamwork mean to you?

Commitment Information

Will you be able to participate online in the Writing and Advocacy programs once or twice per week?

Do you have any personal, school, or work commitments that may affect your participation in this program? If yes, please briefly explain

Are you available to join the program sessions in the evening, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM Kabul Time?

I hereby certify that all information provided in this application is my own work and confirm that I can fully participate in all three programs as required.

I agree