Department of Science and Innovation-National Youth Service (DSTI-NYS) Programme 2025 for young South Africans

The DSTI-NYS Programme places unemployed graduates under 35 years old in partner institutions for 12 months and provides them with monthly stipends to cover basic needs. It is a component of the government’s National Youth Service Programme and is managed by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement of the National Research Foundation. The programme is intended for graduates with relevant qualifications in fields such as science, technology, journalism and media studies, and related skills.

Monthly stipends for 12 months; placement in partner institutions for a 12-month period

Unemployed graduates under 35 years old with a relevant tertiary qualification in fields such as science or technology, journalism and media studies, or communications.

Follow the official webpage for application details and required documents