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Yale Young Global Scholars

Yale Young Global Scholars: Politics, Law & Economics

Students interested in public policy, law, governance, markets, and global questions.

Yale University / New Haven, Connecticut International possible 2 weeks 2026 applications closed; future cycle Silver trust tier

At a glance

Dates2026 applications closed; future cycle
Duration2 weeks
EligibilityGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Estimated costNeed to verify for next cycle
ScholarshipNeed-based aid historically available; verify
SelectivitySelective

Availability note: 2026 application is closed; use as a future-cycle selective option.

SummerWorthy verdict

Detailed parent decision brief

Best for: Students interested in public policy, law, governance, markets, and global questions.

Not ideal for: Families needing a currently open 2026 application.

Worth it if: The student wants a selective academic environment and is planning for a future cycle.

Avoid if: The goal is immediate 2026 enrollment or a concrete policy paper output.

What the student actually does

Participates in lectures, seminars, discussions, and collaborative academic activities.

Final output: Academic participation, reflection, and network exposure

Outcome depth: Level 3 - Academic seminars, lectures, and collaborative work

Safety, logistics, and cost

Safety transparency: Strong

Parent risk: Low risk

Cost band: INR 1.5 lakh+

High-signal selective exploration, but not available for 2026 applications.

Admissions reality check

Selectivity can help the story, but the student's thinking and follow-up work still matter most.

Participation alone should not be treated as a guaranteed admissions advantage. Value depends on what the student does during and after the experience.

Trust and source notes

Provider type: university_official

Last researched: 2026-05-17

Official source: Open source page

Trust notes:

  • Official Yale program page available
  • Application closed status must be shown clearly

Claims to verify:

  • next-cycle dates
  • tuition
  • aid availability

Parent decision questions

  • Does the student's interest match liberal arts / social sciences strongly enough for this cost and time commitment?
  • Is the family comfortable with the stated format, location, and supervision transparency?
  • Will the student continue the work after the program so the output becomes part of a larger story?

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