Yale Young Global Scholars 2025 for Secondary School Students (Scholarships Available)

Yale Young Global Scholars empowers the next generation of leaders by building a global community and designing interdisciplinary programs that foster intellectual curiosity, deepen understanding and inspire creative action across all borders.

Application Deadline: 20th October, 2024 11:59pm ET

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): Yale University in New Haven in USA.

About the Award: Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) has opened its application for next year’s program, offering twelve academic sessions ranging from the humanities to the biological sciences. During the two-week program, participants will experience life as a university student by attending lectures and seminars, meeting peers from around the world, and accessing opportunities across Yale – ranging from admissions panels to conversations with Yale professors.

Yale Young Global Scholars provides scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need. The application for partial and full scholarships are included in the online program application and must be completed by the 2023 application deadline. It is recommended that parents or guardians of applicants help students complete the required financial information.

The high school enrichment program will offer residential and online sessions during June and July 2023.

We will award scholarship money based on need demonstrated in your completed application. Last year, approximately one third of program participants received full or partial scholarships based on financial need. Unfortunately, Yale Young Global Scholars financial assistance cannot cover travel expenses, and we cannot guarantee financial aid to all those who apply for it.

Offered Since: 2001

Type: Short Courses, Undergraduate

Eligibility: 

• Age: Be between the ages of 16-18 years old by July 20, 2025 (first day of Session III).
• English Fluency: Be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
• Grade Level: Be a current high school sophomore or junior (or international equivalent).
• Graduation Date: Be graduating in May/June 2026 or 2027 from the Northern Hemisphere, or in Nov./Dec. 2025 or 2026 from the Southern Hemisphere.
• YYGS Participation: Be a first-time participant in YYGS. If you have participated in a YYGS session during a previous summer (2024 and prior), then you are not eligible to participate during YYGS 2025.
• Please note: Please note: If you previously applied to YYGS but were not offered admission or were unable attend AND you meet the eligibility criteria noted above, then you are encouraged to re-apply for YYGS 2025.

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Yale Young Global Scholars: 

• Thanks to generous donors, YYGS is able to offer a limited number of Scholarships, which are Need-Based Financial Aid packages that cover full-tuition ($6,300 USD) and travel costs.
• In order to be considered for one of these scholarships (below), you MUST have completed the entire online YYGS Application, including the Need-Based Financial Aid portion..
• As part of reviewing your financial aid request, YYGS staff will automatically review whether or not you meet any of our 2025 scholarships’ eligibility requirements, and contact you when decisions are released by mid-March
• Apply early to receive a discount on your application fee. If the fee poses a financial burden, you can submit a fee waiver to reduce your application fee to $0 USD. For more information visit the Application Deadlines page.

Duration of Program:

Session I Residential (June 22 – July 4)

• Innovations in Science & Technology (IST I)
• Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC I)
• Politics Law & Economics (PLE I)
• Solving Global Challenges (SGC I)

Session II Residential (July 6 – July 18)

• Innovations in Science & Technology (IST II)
• Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC II)
• Politics Law & Economics (PLE II)
• Solving Global Challenges (SGC II)

Session III Online (July 20 – Aug 1)

• Innovations in Science & Technology (IST III)
• Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC III)
• Politics Law & Economics (PLE III)
• Solving Global Challenges (SGC III)

How to Apply: Learn more about the program and apply now! 

Visit Yale Young Global Scholars Webpage for details

Important Notes: We encourage all potential applicants to begin and complete their applications as soon as possible to ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline.