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The Yale Young African Scholars Program is fully funded with tuition, meals, housing, and all academic materials covered by Yale University, the host of the competition.
The Yale Young African Scholars Program is an academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world.
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In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Yale Young African Scholars Program Abstract
Yale Young African Scholars Program Details
Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
Across both programs, participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Students may attend only one session, but they can indicate their prefered session(s) on the YYAS application form.
Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will advise them throughout the university application process.
Yale Young African Scholars Program 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.
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Shanghai Government Scholarships Requirements
To be eligible for the Yale Young African Scholars Program, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- 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).
Required Documents
- 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
How To Apply for Yale Young African Scholars Program 2025
To apply for the Yale Young African Scholars Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility.
- Begin your application by clicking on the button below.
Deadline: January 20th, 2024
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