Get Application Form - National Youth Service

This guide provides clear and detailed instructions on how to successfully complete the Application Form for the National Youth Service online. Whether you are applying for the first time or need a refresher, follow these steps to ensure your application is filled out accurately and completely.

Follow the steps to effectively complete the application form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred document editor.
2. Carefully read the requirements stated at the beginning of the form. Ensure you meet the age criteria of 17 to 24 years, and gather all necessary documents, including a recent passport-sized photograph.
3. Begin filling out the applicant's general information section. Provide your title, last name, first name, and middle name(s) as applicable. Ensure all information is legible and accurately entered.
4. Enter your date of birth in the dd/mm/yyyy format and select your gender. Fill in your country of birth and nationality.
5. Indicate your marital status by checking the appropriate box. Provide your National Insurance Number (NIS) and Tax Registration Number (TRN) if applicable.
6. Next, fill in your enrolment status and employment status, selecting from the options provided.
7. Input your contact information, including phone number, email address, and home address.
8. Provide emergency contact information, including the name, relationship, and contact number of your emergency contact.
9. Fill out the applicant's academic information section, including name of institution, student ID, faculty/school, course of study, and the start and end dates of the programme.
10. Complete the sponsorship section by answering whether you have participated in any NYS programme before and providing details if applicable.
11. Indicate if you are a current recipient of any scholarships or bursaries and provide details as required.
12. Answer questions regarding any disabilities and outline which apply to you, if any.
13. Compose your personal essays as specified in the instructions, including a 350-500 word essay on why you should be considered as a fellow and another 350-500 word essay outlining your project approach.
14. Detail your short and long-term career goals in the space provided, ensuring to stay within the word limit.
15. Provide a summary of how you plan to manage the grant if awarded, including an estimate for the total amount.
16. Select all applicable options for how you learned about the programme. Complete the declaration statement at the end of the form.
17. Review all filled information to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission.
18. Save changes, download a copy for your records, and print or share the completed form as necessary.

Start completing your application form online today and take the first step towards participating in the National Youth Service!