The Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is a high-intensity academic and leadership program designed for African secondary school students who have the talent, drive, energy, and ideas to make meaningful impacts as young leaders, even before they begin their university studies.
YYAS brings together students from across Africa in this seven-day, residential program and introduces them to the demanding U.S. university application process and requirements. YYAS is an official program of Yale University.
WORTH
- Travel stipends available for students from low-income backgrounds.
- TTAS is free of all cost to all accepted students
ELIGIBILITY
In order to apply, applicant must:
- Be citizens of an African country and currently attend school on the African continent
- Have two years left before completing high school
- Be between the ages of 14-18.
DEADLINE: March 16 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
