Dear Student,
We are happy to share that our YYAS 2024 application is currently open! We are writing to you as a recommender of previously admitted students from the program years 2019 to 2023 and hope you can pass on this opportunity to outstanding students you know.
As a reminder, Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is a week-long academic enrichment and leadership program for secondary students from across the African continent. In 2024, we will offer two separate programs: a residential program in Zimbabwe in addition to an online program.
Here’s some information you can share with students:
- The YYAS College Prep Workshop* will take place online from 18-23 July 2024
- The YYAS Leadership Summit** will take place in Zimbabwe from 9 to 18 August 2024
- There is no application fee to submit an application
- Both programs are tuition free ($0)
- There are a limited number of need-based travel grants for travel to/from the residential program
- African secondary school students between the ages of 14-18 are eligible to apply
- The application deadlines are 10 November 2023 and 25 January 2024
* The YYAS 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 and Canvas on their own mobile phone, tablet, and/or computer with reliable internet for the duration of the program. The program will focus on career exploration, preparing for the university application process, and making the transition from secondary school to university. 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 Workshop (online) is entirely free of charge.
** The YYAS Summit will offer admission to ~120 students, and is open to students across all countries in Africa. Students will reside on a residential school campus in Zimbabwe for ten (10) 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.
Lastly, please direct prospective applicants to the "How to Apply" page. We also have the official poster you can share on social media/WhatsApp available here.
All our best,
YYAS Team
Yale Young African Scholars Program
africanscholars.yale.edu