Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Summer & Winter Schools
• Institution: Yale University
• Study in: USA
• Courses Offered: All subjects offered by the university
• Scholarship Deadline: 2 November 2022 (Early Action)/ 10 January 2023 (Regular decision)

Scholarship Benefits

The Winners of this globally recognized Yale University Scholarships will be entitled to the following valuable benefits:

• YYGS need-based financial aid is provided to both domestic and international students. For YYGS Online students, program tuition for one, 2-week session is  $3,500 USD and For YYGS Residential students, program tuition for one, 2-week session is $6,500 USD. It Covers 100% full-tuition fees, Funds for Meals, Study Materials Expenses, and Free Housing Facilities.
• There are also the Young Leaders (YL) Scholarships dedicated to students who meet these criteria. YL Scholarships will be awarded to selected students in the U.S. and internationally who self-identify as at least ONE of the following:
  • Black or African American (including Africa and the Caribbean)
  • Hispanic and/or Latino/Latina/Latinx
  • Members of Indigenous peoples, nations, and/or communities
  • Refugees*

  The scholarship covers full tuition costs and related travel expenses for students to attend any of the YYGS sessions offered in 2023.

• You can also apply for Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Alumni Scholarship. which covers full tuition costs and related travel expenses. This is dedicated to students who completed a YYAS program in the previous years.

The curriculum of the Program

The curriculum ties together all YYGS sessions and is the foundation of the academic program. Students work with different groups of peers and learning contexts, which allows for a wide range of peer-to-peer interactions. These learning contexts include:

• Lectures: Hear from accomplished Yale faculty and leading practitioners about the most important and relevant topics in their fields.
• Breakout Sessions: Dig deeper into lecture content by sharing knowledge, posing questions, and brainstorming real-world implications with a small group of peers.
• Seminars: Pursue your passion or find a new one through the 1000+ unique and exciting seminars offered each summer.
• Capstone Project: Gain exposure to a particular area of interest through a session-long collaborative research project under the mentorship of YYGS instructional staff.
• Family Time: Develop strong bonds with peers from around the world through identity reflection, courageous conversations, active listening, and fun social activities.
• Simulation: Address real-world issues by participating in an open-ended, collaborative, problem-solving activity with like-minded peers.
• Impact Panel: Learn from inspiring changemakers about innovative approaches to meaningful social impact work throughout the world.

Other benefits of Yale University Scholarships 

• Successful applicants will enjoy a small, intimate educational experience with an 8:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
• You will get a taste of university life, including residential dormitories, meals, labs, and lectures with Yale faculty.
• At the end of the program, you will be able to have a resume boost for your university applications, since participation at YYGS is recognized by admissions officers at colleges and universities.

Eligibility Requirements

Interested individuals who want to apply for the Yale Young Scholars program must check the eligibility requirements before applying:

• The age of applicant must be 16 years old.
• The interested applicant must be a high school junior.
• The applicant must have the potential to participate in an academic program conducted in the English language.
• Only the applicants who are first time applying for the YYGS are eligible.
• Students who have participated in summer 2022 cannot apply for the YYGS 2023 program.
• Applicants from all nationalities are welcome to apply.