Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) 2027

Yale University

Closes 20 January 2027, 90 days left No fee to apply Last checked 21 Oct

At a glance

Deadline: Closes 20 January 2027, 90 days leftThe posting gives a date, not a time. Days left are counted in Lagos time.
Fee: No fee to apply
Who may apply: A citizen or permanent resident of an African country, or a refugee living in one
14 to 18 on 15 July 2027
Currently in 10th or 11th grade (or equivalent) at a school in Africa
and 1 more below
Where: Online, or a residential summit in Rwanda

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The facts

What you get: No tuition cost; preference for high-achieving, low-income students
Where: Online, or a residential summit in Rwanda
How long: 6 days online or 9 days in Rwanda, July and August 2027
What it costs you: Nothing to apply

Where you stand

This one is free. There is no fee to apply, and nobody should ask you for money at any point. In their words, what it costs you: Nothing to apply.

What they ask for

14 to 18 on 15 July 2027
A citizen or permanent resident of an African country, or a refugee living in one
Currently in 10th or 11th grade (or equivalent) at a school in Africa
Able to study in English

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1. What to get ready

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2. Dates

Closes 20 January 2027, in 90 days.
Aim to send it by 17 January 2027. Websites slow down near a deadline, and data runs out. Our advice

3. What it costs you

Nothing to apply.

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When you finish, add it to your CV with the name, who gave it, and the month you finished.

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How to apply

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How we checked this

This was opened and verified at Yale University's own website on 21 October 2026: it was real, still open, and open to people from African countries. If anything here is wrong, tell us.