Yale University 2023-2024 Young African Scholars Program - USA for Bachelor

The YYAS is an intensive academic and enrichment programme aimed at supporting young Africans who are currently in the secondary school and planning to pursue a higher education as well as those wishing to make a meaningful leadership impact as youths.

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Yale University 2023-2024 Young African Scholars Program - USA for Bachelor Founded in 1701, Yale University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of New Haven (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Connecticut. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Yale University (YU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yale University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 318 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2023 Yale Young African Scholars Programme at the United States, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 14 years old by application deadline (01 February 2023) in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 15 and 18.
  • Be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. Applications will also be accepted from refugees living in an African country.
  • Be currently attend school in an African country.
  • Be a current 11th grade student (or the international equivalent).
  • If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by latest May/June 2024. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2023 and no later than November/December 2024.
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Application Process

Go to Yale Young Global Scholars on apply.globalscholars.yale.edu to apply
  • Click  APPLY NOW to start your YYAS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time. The deadline to complete and submit the application is 01 February 2023 @ 11:59pm EST.
  • Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
  • Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page. 
  • Check your inbox for a YYAS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing. 

You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the  PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Required Documents:

The following three (3) components are required of all applicants:

  • Completed application form
  • Official transcript or grade report(s)
  • One (1) teacher recommendation 
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