Yale University invites applications for the Yale Young African Scholars Program for High School Students in 2023.
(YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make a meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
Worth of Award
- Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa.
- Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will help advise them throughout the university application process.
Eligibility
In order to apply to YYAS, applicants MUST fulfill all of the following requirements: You must
- be at least 14 years old, and not older than 18 years old, by the application deadline 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.
- currently attend school in an African country.
- be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living 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.
How to Apply
You can apply for the Yale Young African Scholars Program online via the official website.
Deadline: The application deadline is February 1st , 2023.