About this opportunity

Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) has officially opened its application for Summer 2027, inviting high school students from around the world to reside on Yale's campus while attending two-week academic tracks throughout June and July 2027. Key Details: - Students representing 150+ countries, 50+ U.S. states/territories - 14,000+ applications for ~2,000 spots (2026) - $3 million USD in need-based financial aid and scholarships - Reside on Yale campus (Benjamin Franklin & Pauli Murray residential colleges) - Attend Yale faculty lectures, small-scale seminars with undergraduate/graduate instructors - Near-peer mentoring from Yale students - Access to Yale labs, museums, libraries - Weekend events and residential activities Application Deadlines: - Early Action: October 15, 2026 at 11:59PM ET (discounted fee) - Regular Decision: January 6, 2027 at 11:59PM ET Fee waiver available to reduce application fee to $0. More info: YYGS Website, Live Webinar Series, YouTube (alumni stories)

Who can apply

High school students worldwide
Academically motivated
English proficiency required

What you get

Two-week residential program at Yale
Yale faculty lectures and seminars
Need-based financial aid available ($3M total)
Global peer network (150+ countries)
Access to Yale facilities
Fee waiver available
Discounted Early Action fee

How to apply

1
Review eligibility
Check that you meet all criteria before starting your application.
2
Prepare documents
Gather transcripts, recommendation letters, and any required essays or statements.
3
Submit application
Apply directly through the official link below. Deadline: 15 October 2026.