Apply for Yale Young Global Scholars Program – Join Students Worldwide in a Unique Learning Experience
Apply for the Yale Young Global Scholars Program 2025! Join high school students worldwide in an enriching experience at Yale.
Applications are now open for the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Program 2025.
This program offers outstanding high school students worldwide a unique academic experience at Yale University.
Participants from over 150 countries, including all 50 U.S. states, join in a two-week session, immersing themselves in an interdisciplinary learning environment on Yale’s historic campus.
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Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the YYGS Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: Be between 16-18 years old by July 20, 2025 (Session III start date).
- English Fluency: Be able to participate in an academic curriculum conducted in English.
- Grade Level: Be a current high school sophomore or junior (or international equivalent).
- Graduation Date: Graduate in May/June 2026 or 2027 (Northern Hemisphere) or November/December 2025 or 2026 (Southern Hemisphere).
- First-Time Participants: You must be a first-time participant in YYGS. Past attendees are not eligible for 2025.
If you applied to YYGS before but were not admitted or could not attend, you may re-apply if you meet the eligibility criteria.
Application Components
YYGS evaluates applications holistically.
Here are the required components:
- Activities List: Include all extracurricular activities.
- Essay: One 400-word essay and one 200-word response.
- Fast Take Responses: Two short answers of 280 characters each.
- School Transcript: An official copy is required.
- Recommender: One recommender to complete the YYGS Recommendation Form.
- Application Fee: $75 USD for Early Action or $90 USD for Regular Decision.
You must click the “Submit Application” button for your application to be considered.
Optional submissions include English fluency test scores (such as TOEFL or DuoLingo) and need-based financial aid.
Application Timeline
Early Decision:
- Application Deadline: October 20, 2024, 11:59 PM ET.
- Application Fee: $75 USD.
- Decision Release: December 16, 2024.
- Deadline to Accept or Decline: December 20, 2024, 11:59 PM ET.
Regular Decision:
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
- Application Fee: $90 USD.
- Decision Release: March 10, 2025.
- Deadline to Accept or Decline: March 15, 2025, 11:59 PM ET.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young Global Scholars Program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience a transformative academic journey at Yale University.