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Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program
0 days left · 21 Jan 2027

About this opportunity

Intensive, fully funded academic and enrichment programme for African secondary school students preparing for tertiary education and leadership on the continent.

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) offers two annual learning experiences for African secondary-school students: a short online workshop and a longer residential summit in Kenya.

What it offers

  • YYAS Online College Prep Workshop: a 6-day virtual program running 16 – 21 July 2026.
  • YYAS Residential Leadership Summit: a 9-day in-person program in Kenya from 8 – 16 August 2026.

Who can apply

  • Open to African secondary-school students.
  • Further eligibility, application deadlines, and requirements are detailed on the YYAS admissions pages.

How to apply

  • Visit the admissions section of the YYAS website to access the application.
  • Links to “How to Apply,” admissions deadlines, and eligibility are provided on the admissions page.

Good to know

  • Admissions webinars for YYAS 2026 are scheduled throughout the year; register via the links on the admissions page to attend live or receive the recording.
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Key details

TypeProgram
LocationPan-African
Levelsecondary school
Deadline21 Jan 2027
EligibilityAfrica
Open to applicants across Africa.
Source : africanscholars.yale.edu · Always verify details on the official site.