Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) For African Students 2025

Similar Posts:

• New Dimensions Lab Virtual Reality Workshop For African Artists 2021
• 2022 Deloitte Graduate Programme For Young South Africans
• Mo Ibrahim Foundation 2022 Leadership Fellowship Program – African Development Bank (AfDB)
• International Management 2021 Scholarships At ESCP Business School, France
• Global Health Scholarships At Brown University, USA 2021

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program is a fully funded academic and leadership enrichment initiative for exceptional African secondary school students. Hosted by Yale University, it prepares students for tertiary education and equips them to drive meaningful change across the continent.

Summary of Yale Young African Scholars For African Students 2025

• Host: Yale University
• Study Abroad: Study in USA
• Category: High School Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Reward: Full Sponsorship | Accommodation | Meals
• Deadline: January 20, 2025

About Yale Young African Scholars For African Students 2025

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program is an intensive enrichment initiative for African secondary school students aiming to pursue higher education and create meaningful change as future leaders. Participants develop academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career paths, and join a network of young African leaders. They are also paired with mentors to support them through the university application process.

Yale Young African Scholars For African Students 2025 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

Yale Young African Scholars For African Students 2025 Eligibility

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).

Required Documents
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

How to Apply for Yale Young African Scholars For African Students 2025

To apply, interested and qualified applicants should use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button Click Here To Apply




Click Here To Apply