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Published: 21 Sep 2026 12 views
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is an academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students from around the world. Each summer, students from over 150 countries (including all 50 U.S. states) participate in one interdisciplinary, two-week session at Yale’s historic campus. Immerse yourself in a global learning community at Yale University.
SUMMER 2027 OFFERINGS:
Session I Residential
(June 20 - July 2)
Session II Residential
(July 4 - July 16)
Session III Residential
(July 18 - July 30)
| Application Deadline | 06 Jan 2027 |
| Country to study | United States |
| School to study | Yale University |
| Type | Training |
| Sponsor | Yale University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
In order to apply to YYGS, applicants MUST fulfill all of the following requirements:
| Age | Be between the ages of 16-18 years old by July 18, 2027 (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 2028 or 2029 from the Northern Hemisphere, or in Nov./Dec. 2027 or 2028 from the Southern Hemisphere. |
| YYGS Participation |
Be a first-time participant in YYGS. If you have participated in a YYGS session during a previous summer (2026 and prior), then you are not eligible to participate during YYGS 2027. 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 2027. |
*Please Note: This rule is so that YYGS is in compliance with restrictions for running a summer program for minors, and no exceptions can be made.
YYGS accepts applications from ALL countries, and offers the opportunity for students to apply for need-based financial aid to students from ALL countries.
| Application Deadline |
11:59pm ET on October 15, 2026 |
| Application Fee* | $85 USD |
| Decision Release** | Notified of Admission Status & Financial Aid by December 11, 2026 (11:59pm ET) |
| Deadline to Accept or Decline YYGS Offer/ Pay Tuition | 11:59pm ET on December 16, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 11:59pm ET on January 6, 2027 |
| Application Fee* | $100 USD |
| Decision Release | Notified of Admission Status & Financial Aid by March 10, 2027 (11:59pm ET) |
| Deadline to Accept or Decline YYGS Offer/Pay Tuition | 11:59pm ET on March 15, 2027 |
*YYGS application fees are non-refundable. Students with demonstrated financial need can submit the Fee Waiver Form (located within the financial aid section of the YYGS online application) for their school official to complete, and (if approved) the waiver will reduce their application fee to $0 USD.
**Early Action applicants will receive an offer of admission OR be deferred into the Regular Decision pool for further review. Early Action applicants who are deferred into the Regular Decision pool will receive their decision of Admit, Waitlist, or Deny by March 10, 2027.
Check also:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC 2027
Chevening Scholarship 2027
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. |
| Step 5 | 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 “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page. |
| Step 8 |
In your Applicant Status Portal, pay the $85 USD Early Action fee or $100 USD Regular Decision fee*. All YYGS application fees are non-refundable. If you submitted a completed Fee Waiver request, then you can check your Applicant Status Portal to see when it is approved or denied. If your Fee Waiver Request is denied, then 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. |
For more information, kindly visit YYGS webpage.
