About this opportunity
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is an academic enrichment programme for outstanding high school students from around the world. Each summer, students from over 150 countries, including all 50 U.S. states, join one interdisciplinary two-week residential session at Yale's historic campus. Participants choose from three academic tracks: Innovations in Science & Technology, Politics of Law & Economics, and Solving Global Challenges. YYGS offers need-based financial aid alongside partner access schemes and scholarships through its Tuition & Aid pages, and applicants should confirm the current sessions, deadlines, and format on the official YYGS website.
The Yale Young Global Scholars is a partially funded scholarship offered by Yale University for applicants heading to United States.
Who should apply?
This may be a fit if the following points describe you. Always use the official criteria as the final check.
- Applicants must meet YYGS age, grade, graduation, and English-language participation rules for the current cycle
- The programme is designed for high school students globally
- Applicants should verify session, format, and financial aid rules on the official YYGS site
What the opportunity may offer
- Academic enrichment through Yale Young Global Scholars programming
- Global cohort and learning experience
- Need-based financial aid may be available according to official YYGS policies
Required documents
- Online YYGS application
- School information and academic record
- Short responses or essays
- Financial aid materials where requested
Application process
- Open the official Yale Young Global Scholars website
- Review current eligibility, sessions, deadlines, and financial aid rules
- Prepare school and essay materials
- Submit through the official YYGS application route
Before you apply
- □Check the deadline in your own time zone
- □Confirm that you meet every eligibility condition set by Yale University
- □Prepare your 4 required documents in the format asked for
- □Ask referees early and share the official instructions
- □Review the official source once more before submitting
Deadline notes
Not announced as a reusable date. Applicants should check the official YYGS source for current application deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Is YYGS a university degree scholarship?
Is financial aid available?
Where should applicants confirm deadlines?
What academic tracks does YYGS offer?
YYGS runs three interdisciplinary academic tracks: Innovations in Science & Technology (IST), Politics of Law & Economics (PLE), and Solving Global Challenges (SGC). Participants attend one two-week residential session on their chosen track.
How long is a YYGS session and where is it held?
Each YYGS session is an interdisciplinary two-week residential session held at Yale's historic campus in New Haven. Each summer, students from over 150 countries, including all 50 U.S. states, take part.
Is YYGS offered online?
YYGS is a residential programme. For 2027 it is offering residential sessions in June and July and is not offering online sessions, according to its official site.
Programme details can change. Check the original listing before you prepare or submit an application.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-27UShireZone is not affiliated with Yale University. We never charge applicants to apply. Always verify details and submit through the official website.