Brief Description:
The applications are now open for
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) offered by Yale University. It is one of the
most globally diversified, two-week academic summer programs in the world. This
program serves 2,400 students from more than 130 countries and all across U.S.
states. Therefore, if you are the one interested in exploring Yale and having
discussions in the below areas, do apply for the program.
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Details:
Opportunity Type : Partially
Funded
Application deadline
There
are two different deadlines for which applicants can apply:
·
Early Action: November
10, 2020
·
Regular Decision: January
12, 2021
Host Institution: Yale
University
Open to: International Students
Duration: 2 Weeks
Language Requirement: Not
Required
Language of Instruction: English
The program offers four interdisciplinary sessions:
·
Innovations in Science
& Technology (IST)
·
Literature, Philosophy
& Culture (LPC)
·
Politics, Law, &
Economics (PLE)
·
Solving Global
Challenges (SGC)
Session Offerings:
The program offers four
interdisciplinary sessions:
·
Innovations in Science
& Technology (IST)
·
Literature, Philosophy
& Culture (LPC)
·
Politics, Law, &
Economics (PLE)
·
Solving Global
Challenges (SGC)
Eligibility:
·
To order to apply for
YYSG, applicants must meet all the following requirements:
·
Have at least 16 years of
age by July 19, 2021.
·
Have the ability to
participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
·
Be a current high school
sophomore or junior (or at an internationally comparable level).
·
Will be graduating in
May/June 2022 or 2023 from the Northern Hemisphere, or in Nov. /Dec. 2021
or 2022 from the Southern Hemisphere.
·
Be a first-time
participant in the 2021 YYGS Summer Program.
·
It is worth noting that if
you previously applied to YYGS but were not granted admission or were unable to
attend and you meet the eligibility criteria listed above, then you are
encouraged to re-apply for YYGS 2021.
·
And, YYGS invites
applications from ALL countries and provides the opportunity for students to
apply for need-based financial support to students from ALL countries, too.
Evaluation criteria
YYGS reviews all applications on
a holistic base. Since students come from different backgrounds and with
different educational and extracurricular activities, the essays and letters of
recommendation are the most important portion of the application.
Required documents
All students must submit the
following documents for application:
·
List of activities
·
One 500-word essay and one
200-word response
·
Two “fast take” responses
(280 characters each)
·
Official school transcript
·
Two Recommenders (who
shall complete YYGS Recommendation Forms ONLY. No written recommendation is
accepted)
·
Application fee ($60
for Early Action, $75 for Regular Decision)
·
English fluency test
scores (TOEFL or DuoLingo) is optional.
·
Filling need-based
financial aid form is also optional, but those in need must complete that.
·
The application fee must
be paid online directly after submission of the application, and the
application fee is non-refundable.
·
Note: You
must click the “Finalize & Pay” button on the “Review” page for your
application to be considered. Read more about program rules and specifics HERE.
How to Apply?
The application for YYGS Summer
Program is online. Therefore, you may complete and submit the online
application.
Follow
the Steps:
·
Review the edibility
requirements and application components.
·
Go over a PDF of a sample
blank application and start preparing to answer questions.
·
You will need to submit
contact details for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your
school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to be sure to collect the right
information you need, and
·
Finally, start, complete,
and submit your application and review it wholly to make sure there are no
missing components.
Deadline:
·
Early Action: November
10, 2020
·
Regular Decision: January
12, 2021
