Description
The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program is an intensive academic and enrichment program purposed at supporting young Africans who are currently in secondary schools and planning to pursue a higher education as well as those wishing to make a meaningful leadership impact as youths. The program is fully funded for qualified African scholars to study in the United States.
Given by the Yale Young African Global Scholars Program and building off that model of interdisciplinary academic curriculum, YYAS participants will attend lectures led by prominent Yale faculty, seminars developed by Yale student instructors, and experiential exercises designed to augment their leadership skills.
Participants will engage in robust intellectual exchanges that are crucial to understanding Africa’s most pressing challenges and opportunities. In addition to the introduction to university application processes, Yale student-led courses and leadership training, YYAS also offers students standardized test preparation sessions at no cost to the students.
Eligibility Nationality
This Scholarship programme is open to secondary school boys and girls in all African countries.
CONNECT, TRAVEL & WORK ABROAD
Get high-paying jobs with visa sponsorship abroad. All expenses paid.Eligibility 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.
Results
#1. Do you have a valid work permit or visa for Travel Abroad?
#2. What is your current employment status?
#3. What is your highest level of education?
#4. How many years of experience do you have in your field?
#5. Are you willing to relocate to any province Abroad?
#6. Which field are you looking for a job in?
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.)
Scholarship Benefits
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. Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will advise them throughout the university application process.
Yale Young African Scholars Programme is entering its SEVENTH year. It’s aim is to make the program accessible to students of all financial backgrounds, there is no cost for students to participate in YYAS.
Application procedure
APPLY NOW for the 2022 Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program!
Visit Yale Young African Scholars Programme Webpage for details.