SCHOLARSHIP: Yale University, USA International Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Yale University’s Department of Astronomy offers the Dorrit Hoffleit Undergraduate Astronomy Research Fellowship, a tribute to Dr. E. Dorrit Hoffleit’s remarkable contributions.
Dr. Hoffleit, a distinguished senior research astronomer at Yale, devoted over five decades to the university’s astronomy department.
About university:
Yale University is a private Ivy League research university in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701, Yale is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution.
Scholarship deadline:
February 15, 2026
Scholarship details:
- Host Country: United States of America USA
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $1800 Monthly stipends | Accommodation | $1000 Travel Expenses
- No IELTS Required
Scholarship eligibility requirements:
To be eligible for the Dorrit Hoffleit Undergraduate Research Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
This fellowship invites applications from:
- Undergraduates majoring in Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Physics, specifically in their second or third year.
- Students of any nationality.
- Those with a keen interest in advancing to graduate studies in these fields.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
To apply for the 2026 Yale University Undergraduate Research Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Apply for the opportunity using the application link.
- Applications should be submitted by February 15, 2026.
To apply, candidates must also be ready to submit the following documents;
- Personal details
- Application form
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic CV
- 1-page statement describing how a summer at Yale would fit into the pursuit of your career goals
- Two Recommendation Letters.
Scholarship Benefits:
Selected fellows of the Yale University Undergraduate Research Scholarship will receive:
- A bi-weekly stipend of $450.
- Accommodation within Yale’s historic Residential Colleges.
- Weekly meal vouchers for 15 meals at the residential colleges.
- Up to $1000 in travel expense reimbursements.
