SCHOLARSHIP: Yale University, USA International Scholarship for High School Students

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Scholarship details:

• Host: Yale University
• Study Abroad: Study in USA
• Category: High School Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Reward: Full Sponsorship | Accommodation | Meals
• No IELTS Required 

Scholarship eligibility requirements:

To be considered for the Yale Young African Scholars Program, you must:

• be between the ages of 14-18 years old on the program dates in 2025 in order to be considered (i.e. born between 18 August 2006 and 17 July 2011). 
• be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
• be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
• be currently attend school in an African country.
• be a current 10th or 11th grade student (or the international equivalents). 

Scholarship Application Guidelines:

All students must submit the following application components:

• Activities list
• One 400-word essay and one 200-word response
• Two “fast take” responses (280 characters each)
• Official school transcript
• One Recommender (who will complete the YYGS Recommendation Form* ONLY)
• Application fee ($70 for Early Action and $85 for Regular Decision)
• You must click the Submit Application button on the “Review” page for your application to be considered.
• OPTIONAL: English fluency test scores (TOEFL or DuoLingo)
• OPTIONAL: Need-based financial aid

Scholarship Benefits:

To make the program accessible to students of all financial backgrounds, there is no cost for students to participate in YYAS.

The YYAS Summit is tuition-free ($0) and provides free housing, meals, and all academic curriculum materials.

Duration of Program: 

• YYAS Online College Prep Workshop (6 days): 17 – 22 July 2025
• YYAS Residential Leadership Summit (Kenya; 9 days): 9 – 17 August 2025

CLICK HERE TO APPLY