About YYGS

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is an academic summer enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world. Each summer, students from over 125 countries participate in one of five interdisciplinary, 2-week sessions at Yale’s historic campus. Immerse yourself in a global learning community at Yale this summer.

SUMMER 2020 OFFERINGS:

Session I

June 21 – July 3

Session II

July 5 – July 17

Session III

July 19 – July 31

Eligibility

In order to apply to YYGS, applicants MUST fulfill all of the following requirements:

Age	Be at least 16 years old by July 19, 2020 (first day of Session III).*
English Fluency	Be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
Grade Level	Be a current high school sophomore or junior (or international equivalent).
Graduation Date	Be graduating in May/June 2021 or 2022 from the Northern Hemisphere, or in Nov./Dec. 2020 or 2021 from the Southern Hemisphere.
YYGS Participation	Be a first-time participant in YYGS. If you have participated in any YYGS session during a previous summer (e.g., 2019, 2018), then you are not eligible to participate during YYGS 2020. Please note: If you previously applied to YYGS but were not offered admission or were unable attend AND you meet the eligibility criteria noted above, then you are encouraged to re-apply for YYGS 2020.

How to Apply

Get Started:

Step 1	Review the YYGS eligibility criteria.
Step 2	Review the YYGS application required components.
Step 3	Review a PDF of a sample blank application, and start preparing to answer as many application questions as possible.
Step 4	You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Complete the Application:

Step 5	Once our application opens by the end of September, then you will be able to click APPLY NOW to start your YYGS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time.
Step 6	Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
Step 7	Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Finalize & Pay” button at the bottom of the page.
Step 8	Pay the $55 USD Early Action Fee or $70 USD Regular Decision Fee. If you submitted a completed Fee Waiver Form on the application page, this requirement will automatically be waived. YYGS staff will contact you if your Fee Waiver Request is denied, and your application will not be reviewed until the YYGS application fee is paid.
Step 9	Check your inbox for a YYGS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing.

Visit the official portal for more information

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young Global Scholars Program 2020