2023 Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Programme for African Students

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa.

Host: Yale University
Tagged: Secondary School Scholarships | Training
Eligible Countries: All African Countries
Reward: Full Sponsorship
Deadline: February 14, 2023

Over the seven-day program, when YYAS takes place online or in-residence, participants will utilize various online platforms, including Zoom, to engage in seminars, lectures, and conversations. All relevant program information will be communicated directly to admitted participants.

Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will advise them throughout the university application process.

Requirements:

To be considered for the program, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age: You must be at least 14 years old by application deadline (03 February 2022) in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 15 and 18.
• English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
• Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
• School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
• Grade Level: You must be a current 11th grade student (or the international equivalent).
• Graduation date: If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by latest May/June 2023. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2022 and no later than November/December 2023.

• If you are currently in your final year or term of secondary school, have already graduated secondary school, or are a university student, then you are NOT eligible to apply.

• If you are a YYAS or YYGS alumnus/a, you may NOT apply for YYAS. (However, if you are a YYAS alumnus/a, you can apply to YYGS if eligible.)

Duration and Reward

To make the program accessible to students of all financial backgrounds, there is no cost for students to participate in YYAS.

Duration of Program:

• YYAS Online: 30 July- 5 August 2023
• YYAS Zimbabwe: 11-18 August 2023

Selection Criteria

A typical YYAS participant has:

• Excellent academic records
• Demonstrated leadership potential
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire and ability to work cooperatively with peers
• Persistence and determination when facing challenges
• High standards of personal and professional conduct
• The ability to read, analyze, and reflect on large quantities of difficult material in English
• Interest in engaging in discussions about intellectual, moral, and political issues in Africa

Method of Application

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below

Important Note: Please note there is no cost to apply for, or participate in YYAS.

While we share the same online application form as our sister program, YYGS, the application fee section only applies to students who wish to apply for both programs, or YYGS only.

Students who ONLY wish to apply for YYAS should disregard the financial aid section of the application.

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Deadline:

February 14, 2023