Applications are currently being accepted for the Yale Young African Scholars Program 2027 in Rwanda. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it/
About Yale Young African Scholars Program
Yale Young African Scholars Program 2027 is an intensive academic and enrichment program for African secondary school students preparing for tertiary education and leadership. The Yale Young African Scholars program offers online and residential options to enhance academic skills, university admissions guidance, and leadership development.
The program is administered by Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) and includes a YYAS Online College Prep Workshop and a YYAS Residential Leadership Summit. In 2027 the residential summit will be hosted in Rwanda and both program options are tuition-free.
Benefits of Yale Young African Scholars Program
- There are no tuition costs for participation in either program.
- The YYAS College Prep Workshop (online) is entirely free of charge.
- The YYAS Summit is tuition-free ($0) and provides free housing, meals, and all academic curriculum materials to all participants.
- Students who successfully finish the program will receive a pdf YYAS Certificate of Completion that can be added to college and university applications.
- There are a limited number of need-based Travel Grants available for students who are offered admission and live outside of the host country.
Yale Young African Scholars Program Requirements
- Yale Young African Scholars(YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.
- The YYAS College Prep Workshop (online) is open to students across all countries in Africa.
- The YYAS Residential Leadership Summit is open to students across all countries in Africa.
- To participate in the online workshop, students must be able to access Zoom on their own mobile phone, tablet, and/or computer with reliable internet for the duration of the program.
- For the YYAS Summit, all students must be able to travel to and from the host country and coordinate and pay/fundraise for any required travel documentation (such as passport, travel visa, etc.).
- Admissions preference will be given to high-achieving, low-income (i.e. “HALI”) students who do not have university guidance in their schools or communities.
Application Date and Process
- All eligible students are encouraged to apply; students may attend only one session, but they can indicate their prefered session(s) on the YYAS application form.
- All applicants will automatically be reviewed for Travel Grant eligibility, and each offer of admission for the YYAS Summit will include information about whether or not a Travel Grant was provided.
- Students and families can choose whether to accept or decline an offer of admission that includes a Travel Grant.
Application Deadline
20 October, 2026
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