Yale University in the USA has opened applications for the 2021 Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) program, a premier academic enrichment and leadership summer program for outstanding secondary school students from around the world (with full need-based financial aid and fee waivers available for low-income international students).
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: Must be between 16 and 18 years old by July 19, 2021 (the first day of Session III).
- Grade Level: Must be a current high school sophomore or junior (equivalent to SS 1 or SS 2 in Nigeria).
- Expected Secondary School Graduation Date: Must be graduating in May/June 2022 or 2023 (from the Northern Hemisphere) or Nov/Dec 2021 or 2022 (from the Southern Hemisphere).
- English Fluency: Must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
- First-Time Participant: Must not have attended any previous YYGS summer session (however, students who applied previously and were not admitted or could not attend are encouraged to re-apply).
How to Apply and Deadlines
Review the application requirements and financial aid/fee waiver instructions on the YYGS How to Apply page or visit the official Yale Young Global Scholars website.
- Early Action Deadline: 10th November 2020 at 11:59 pm ET (Regular Decision closes January 12, 2021).
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