Yale Young African Scholars — 2027
Offered by Yale University
- Provider
- Yale University
- Funding status
- Unknown
- Amount
- Not stated
- Deadline
- Jan 20, 2027 · 86 days left
- Availability
- Open
- Countries
- Africa
- Field of study
- Not stated
- Degree level
- Secondary School
- Verification status
- Verified
- Last verified
- Sep 26, 2026
About this opportunity
Free academic and leadership programme for African secondary-school students preparing for tertiary education, with online and residential 2027 programme options.
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Citizen or permanent resident of an African country; refugees living in an African country may also apply
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14–18 years old on July 15, 2027
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Able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English
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Current 10th or 11th grade student or international equivalent
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- Age
14–18 years old on July 15, 2027
- English
Able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English
- Citizenship
Citizen or permanent resident of an African country; refugees living in an African country may also apply
- Grade level
Current 10th or 11th grade student or international equivalent
- School location
Currently attending school in an African country
- Programme options
Online College Prep Workshop
Residential Leadership Summit in Rwanda
- Application deadlines
2026-10-20 — Early Action
2027-01-20 — Regular Decision final deadline
- Graduation requirement
Must meet the stated 2027 graduation-date requirements
- Previous participation
YYAS and YYGS alumni are not eligible to reapply
Funding details
- Tuition
No tuition costs for participation
- Programme options
Online College Prep Workshop
Residential Leadership Summit
Required documents
- Completed application form
- Official transcript or grade report(s)
- One teacher recommendation
Official links
- Official source pageView official opportunity page ↗
- Official application pageApply on the official site ↗
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