The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) 2027 programme is now open to high school students from around the world who want to experience an intensive academic programme at Yale University in the United States.
YYGS is a pre-college programme designed for outstanding secondary-school students. Participants spend two weeks at Yale’s campus, take part in academic sessions, attend lectures and seminars, and interact with students from different countries.
For the 2027 programme, YYGS is accepting applications from students worldwide, including international students seeking financial aid.
Programme Overview
– Programme: Yale Young Global Scholars
– Host: Yale University
– Location: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
– Study level: Pre-college/high school
– Duration: Two weeks
– Eligible applicants: Students from all countries
– Programme year: 2027
– Application type: Online
– Financial aid: Available based on demonstrated financial need
YYGS offers several academic tracks, allowing students to explore subjects and issues from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants for YYGS 2027 must satisfy all of the programme’s eligibility requirements.
Applicants must:
– Be 16–18 years old by July 18, 2027
– Be a current high school sophomore or junior, or international equivalent
– Be graduating in May/June 2028 or 2029 in the Northern Hemisphere, or November/December 2027 or 2028 in the Southern Hemisphere
– Be able to participate in an academically rigorous programme conducted in English
– Be a first-time YYGS participant
Students who previously applied but were not admitted, or who were unable to attend, may reapply if they meet the eligibility requirements. However, students who participated in YYGS in 2026 or earlier are not eligible for the 2027 programme.
Programme Experience
YYGS gives participants the opportunity to experience university-level academic and residential life.
Students can expect to:
– Attend academic lectures
– Participate in small-group seminars
– Work with instructors and other students
– Explore complex global issues
– Develop critical-thinking and communication skills
– Meet students from different countries
– Experience residential life at Yale
The 2027 programme will again be hosted on Yale’s campus, with students participating in two-week academic sessions during June and July.
Tuition and Financial Aid
The regular tuition for one two-week residential YYGS session is $7,500.
This tuition includes major on-campus programme costs such as accommodation, meals and curriculum materials. However, transportation to and from Yale is generally not included.
YYGS provides need-based financial aid to both domestic and international students. Eligible students can receive financial aid covering up to 100% of tuition.
In 2026, YYGS reported that it met 99% of financial-aid requests from admitted students who applied for aid in full and distributed more than $3 million in need-based financial aid.
2027 YYGS Scholarships
YYGS also offers a limited number of scholarships that can cover full tuition and, in some cases, travel expenses.
The 2027 scholarship categories include:
– Young Leaders Scholarship
– Yale Young African Scholars Alumni Scholarship
– STARS Scholarship
– New Haven Public Schools Scholarship
Some of these awards cover full tuition only, while others cover tuition and travel.
For example, the Young Leaders Scholarship can cover full tuition and travel for selected eligible students internationally and in the United States. The Yale Young African Scholars Alumni Scholarship covers full tuition but does not include travel.
Application Deadlines
There are two application rounds for YYGS 2027.
Early Action
Deadline: October 15, 2026
The application fee is $85. Students with demonstrated financial need can request a fee waiver through the application.
Regular Decision
Deadline: January 6, 2027
The application fee is $100, with fee waivers available to eligible students.
Students applying for financial aid should complete the financial-aid section as part of the YYGS application because there is no opportunity to request need-based aid after admission decisions are released.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applicants should be prepared to provide information such as:
– Academic records
– School information
– Personal and academic details
– Responses to application questions
– Information about extracurricular activities and achievements
– Financial information if applying for financial aid
– Other materials requested within the application
Applicants should present their interests, achievements, intellectual curiosity and motivation clearly.
How to Apply
Interested students should:
1. Confirm that they meet the YYGS eligibility requirements.
2. Choose their preferred academic session or track where applicable.
3. Complete the online YYGS application.
4. Provide the required academic and personal information.
5. Complete the financial-aid section if financial assistance is required.
6. Submit the application before the applicable deadline.
7. Monitor their application for the admission and financial-aid decision.
Conclusion
(Apply Now) The Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) 2027 programme offers high school students an opportunity to experience an intensive academic and residential programme at Yale University.
Students from all countries can apply, and need-based financial aid is available to international applicants. Selected students may receive full tuition support, while certain YYGS scholarships can also provide travel assistance.
With the Early Action deadline on October 15, 2026 and the Regular Decision deadline on January 6, 2027, eligible students should begin preparing their applications early.