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Yale Young African Scholars Program 2025 for African secondary school students. (Travel Grant to Kenya Available)

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Application Deadline: 20 January 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Yale Young African Scholars Program. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Across both programs, participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Students may attend only one session, but they can indicate their prefered session(s) on the YYAS online application. 

YYAS 2025 Program Dates:

  • YYAS Online College Prep Workshop (6 days): 17 – 22 July 2025
  • YYAS Residential Leadership Summit (Kenya; 9 days): 9 – 17 August 2025

    SUMMER 2025 OFFERINGS:

In 2025, YYAS will offer two programs…

  • Online College Prep Workshop
  • Residential Leadership Summit (in Kenya)

Eligibility Requirements

In order to apply to YYAS, applicants MUST fulfill all of the following requirements:

  • Age: You must be between the ages of 14-18 years old on 17 July 2025 in order to be considered (i.e. born between 18 July 2006 and 17 July 2011). Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 16-17. 
  • English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
  • Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
  • School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
  • Grade Level: You must be a current 10th or 11th grade student (or the international equivalents). 
  • Graduation date:   If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest May/June 2026 and no later than May/June 2027. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2025 and no later than November/December 2026.

If you are currently in your final year or term of secondary school, have already graduated secondary school, or are a university student, then you are NOT eligible to apply.

Program Details:

YYAS College Prep Workshop (online): The YYAS College Prep Workshop will offer admission to ~200 students, and is open to students across all countries in Africa. To participate, students must be able to access Zoom on their own mobile phone, tablet, and/or computer with reliable internet for the duration of the program.

Given the limited duration of the program, YYAS has strict attendance expectations where students are unable to miss even one day of the program. Students who successfully finish the program will receive a pdf YYAS Certificate of Completion that can be added to college and university applications. The YYAS College Prep Workshop (online) is entirely free of charge.

YYAS Residential Leadership Summit (Kenya)

The YYAS Residential Leadership Summit will offer admission to ~100 students, and is open to students across all countries in Africa. Students will reside on a residential school campus in Kenya for nine (9) days. 

The program will focus on the same college prep topics as the online workshop in addition to leadership, innovation, design, and 21st century skills. Given the limited duration of the program, YYAS has strict attendance expectations where students are unable to miss even one day of the program. Students who successfully finish the program will receive a pdf YYAS Certificate of Completion that can be added to college and university applications.

The YYAS Summit is tuition-free ($0) and provides free housing, meals, and all academic curriculum materials.

TRAVEL: For the YYAS Summit (residential in Kenya), all students must be able to travel to and from Kenya, and all students will coordinate and pay/fundraise for any required travel documentation (such as passport, travel visa, etc.).

Travel Grant

  • Regarding transportation (such as flights), there are a limited number of need-based Travel Grants available for students who are offered admission and live outside of Kenya. All applicants will automatically be reviewed for Travel Grant eligibility, and each offer of admission for the YYAS Summit will include information about whether or not a Travel Grant was provided (and then students and families can choose whether to accept or decline that offer of admission).


All students who do not receive/qualify for a Travel Grant must be able coordinate and pay/fundraise for their travel to and from Kenya.

Application Timeline:

Applicant Pool #1: Early Action

Application Deadline11:59 PM ET on 24 October 2024
Decision Release Notified of Admission Status by 11:59pm ET on 20 December 2024
Deadline to Accept or Decline YYAS Offer11:59 PM ET on 5 January 2025

Applicant Pool #2: Regular Decision

Application Deadline11:59 PM ET on 20 January 2025
Decision Release Notified of Admission Status by 11:59pm ET on 20 March 2025
Deadline to Accept or Decline YYAS Offer11:59 PM ET on 25 March 2025

How to Apply

Get Started:

Step 1Review the YYAS eligibility criteria.
Step 2Review the YYAS application required components.
Step 3Review a PDF of a sample blank application, and start preparing to answer as many application questions as possible.
Step 4You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Complete the Application:

Step 5Click APPLY NOW to start your YYAS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time.
Step 6Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
Step 7Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page. 
Step 8Check your inbox for a YYAS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young African Scholars Program

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Apply to be a Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program 2022 Instructor ($USD 900 compensation)

by OFA
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Application Deadline: January 2nd, 2022

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is hiring instructional staff to teach during July 2022 in our online academic enrichment and leadership program for secondary school students from Africa. Preferred candidates include graduate or undergraduate students with a desire to teach online and a passion for working cooperatively with others.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring talented African high school students, and are willing to work collaboratively to create a successful and memorable program.

Position Overview

Instructional staff will teach, mentor and supervise program participants during our online session. This position is a good fit for anyone interested in:

  •  Teaching and mentoring a diverse group of high school students;
  •  Gaining experience in an African context;
  •  Growing and improving as an educator.

Instructional staff play an essential role in developing our curriculum as well as take on a wide array of academic and supervisory responsibilities. Instructional Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  •  Developing seminars on topics of personal and professional interest;
  •  Leading SAT tutorials;
  •  Running university guidance workshops;
  •  Facilitating Family Time sessions over the course of the week;
  • Aiding leadership team as necessary in administering program policy and ensuring student comfort and security.

Program Dates

Yale Young African Scholars Online:  July 20 – July 26, 2022*

*Program dates subject to change

Training Dates

  •  April  2022 – YYAS Staff Curricular Training
  •  April-June 2022 – Curriculum Development 
  •  June 2022 – 2nd YYAS Staff Curricular Training
  •  July 2022 – YYAS Online Staff Orientation

Compensation

The pay structure for Instructional Staff is as follows:

Staff LevelCompensation
Instructor $900

This compensation includes all training and preparation before and during the session.  Instructional staff must complete all planning and teaching responsibilities to receive compensation.

Application Details

The application process includes an online application form, a resume, and optional letters of recommendation.

Timeline:

  •  January 2, 2022 @ 11:59pm – Applications are due
  •  January 2022 – Interviews scheduled for applicants
  •  February 2022 – Expected release of hiring decisions

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) Program 2022 Instructor

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Yale Young African Scholars Program 2022 for African secondary school students.

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline:  03 February 2022

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Following the program, students will be paired with mentors who will advise them throughout the university application process. There is no tuition cost for students to participate in YYAS.

YYAS 2022 will be an online program held from 20 July to 26 July 2022. Over the seven-day program, participants will utilize various online platforms, including Zoom, to engage in video seminars, lectures, and conversations. All relevant program information will be communicated directly to admitted participants. 

Eligibility

In order to apply to YYAS, applicants MUST fulfill all of the following requirements:

  • Age: You must be at least 14 years old by application deadline (03 February 2022) in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 15 and 18. 
  • English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
  • Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
  • School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
  • Grade Level: You must be a current 11th grade student (or the international equivalent). 
  • Graduation date:   If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by latest May/June 2023. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2022 and no later than November/December 2023.  

If you are currently in your final year or term of secondary school, have already graduated secondary school, or are a university student, then you are NOT eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Get Started:

Step 1Review the YYAS eligibility criteria.
Step 2Review the YYAS application required components.
Step 3Review a PDF of a sample blank application, and start preparing to answer as many application questions as possible.
Step 4You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Complete the Application:

Step 5Click APPLY NOW to start your YYAS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time. The deadline to complete and submit the application is 03 February 2022 @ 11:59pm EST.
Step 6Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
Step 7Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page. 
Step 8Check your inbox for a YYAS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young African Scholars Program 2022

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Yale Young African Scholars Program 2020 for African secondary school Students (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: 11:59pm EST on 12 February 2020.

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent.

Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive university admission and financial aid application guidance, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Following the eight-day program, students will be paired with mentors who will help advise them throughout the university application process. There are no tuition, meal, or lodging costs for students to participate in YYAS.

Requirements:

  • Age: You must be at least 14 years old by application deadline (12 February 2020) in order to be considered. Please note that a typical YYAS student is between the ages of 15 and 18. 
  • English: You must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English.
  • Citizenship: You must be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country. YYAS will also accept applications from refugees living in an African country.
  • School location: You must currently attend school in an African country.
  • Graduation date: If you attend school in the Northern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest May/June 2021. If you attend school in the Southern Hemisphere, you must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2020. Students who will graduate secondary school before August 2020 are NOT eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Get Started:

Step 1Review the YYAS eligibility criteria.
Step 2Review the YYAS application required components.
Step 3Review a PDF of a sample blank application, and start preparing to answer as many application questions as possible.
Step 4You will need to submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or official at your school. Reach out to them as soon as possible to review the PDF of a sample blank application with you, and be sure to collect the information you need.

Complete the Application:

Step 5Once our application opens by the end of October, then you will be able to click APPLY NOWto start your YYAS application. Be sure to write down your email and password to access the application at a later time.
Step 6Check the “Review” page of the application to see if you are missing any required components, and re-visit any pages that require further information.
Step 7Once your application is complete, click on the “Review” page. Next click on the “Submit Application” button at the bottom of the page. 
Step 8 Check your inbox for a YYAS confirmation receipt that indicates the successful submission of your application. Confirmation emails usually arrive within 24-48 hours of submission, due to occasional delays payment processing. 

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yale Young African Scholars Program 2020

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