Calling all YES Alumni to apply for the Top 35 under 35 competition, where we will showcase YES game-changers who have come through the programme.

Are you a former YES Youth who is changing the game in your field post-programme? Are you a manager, business owner, professional, change-maker or leader now? Then apply for the YES Top 35 under 35, where you can access incredible post-programme developmental perks like media training, head shots, a LinkedIn profile revamp, coaching, an opportunity to film your story, books packages and many, many more perks still to be announced.

If you are selected as Top 35 under 35 YES Alumni, your story will be featured in the prestigious publication, the Daily Maverick.

How do I qualify as a YES Top 35 under 35 Alumni?

• Completed the full 12 months of the YES programme.
• Completed their YES year on or before 31 December 2024.
• Are employed or running their own business/organisation.
• Are under the age of 35 at the time of application (i.e. was born after September 15, 1989).
• Are not currently a YES employee, or are a family member of a YES employee.

Apply to be a YES Top 35 under 35 Alumni

Are you a corporate or implementation partner who knows a YES Alumni who would be perfect for the competition? 

Download the application questions so you can better prepare

*Note, only applications submitted through the Survey Monkey link above will be accepted, no email submissions will be accepted.

*Applications close Sunday, 23 February at 23:59. Ensure your application is fully completed and submitted before the deadline to be considered.