The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) 2025 is now open for applications. Students of African secondary schools or those planning to enter the university (Jambites) are invited to apply to participate in the program.
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.
Eligibility Criteria | Yale Young African Scholars Program 2025
To apply and take part in this program, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria;
- Age: You must be between the ages of 14-18 years old on 17 July 2025
- 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 (applications from refugees living in an African country will also be accepted).
- School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
- Grade Level: You must be a current 10th or 11th grade student (or the international equivalents).
- Graduation date: If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest May/June 2026 and no later than May/June 2027. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2025 and no later than November/December 2026.
What the Program Offers
In 2025, YYAS will offer two programs in two categories;
- Online College Prep Workshop
- Residential Leadership Summit (in Kenya)
Participants in the Yale Young African Scholars 2025 will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa.
How to Apply
The interested and eligible candidate for the Yale Young African Scholars Program 2025 should visit the how to apply page to review the detailed application instruction and steps, then click on the APPLY NOW button there to start application. It is advised that you write down your login details to the application portal (email and password) for easy access to the portal at a later date.
Application Deadline: 24 October 2024