Yale Young Global Scholars

Outstanding high-school students seeking selective residential academic enrichment at Yale.

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

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At a glance

Dates2026 applications closed; future cycle

Duration2 weeks

EligibilityGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

Estimated totalNeed to verify for next cycle

ScholarshipNeed-based aid historically available; verify

SelectivityHighly selective

Availability note: 2026 applications are closed; use as a future-cycle selective pre-college option.

SummerWorthy verdict

Detailed parent decision brief

Best for: Outstanding high-school students seeking selective residential academic enrichment at Yale.

Not ideal for: Families seeking an open 2026 application or a concrete portfolio output.

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

Avoid if: The family assumes participation creates a guaranteed admissions advantage.

What the student actually does

Participates in seminars, lectures, discussions, and track-based enrichment.

Portfolio outputAcademic participation, reflection material, and network exposure

Outcome depth: Level 3 - Residential academic enrichment with seminars and tracks

Safety, logistics, and cost

Safety transparency: Strong

Parent risk: Moderate risk

Cost band: INR 1.5 lakh+

Cost note: Need to verify for next cycle

High-signal and selective, but current cycle is closed.

Admissions reality check

Selectivity helps context, but the student still needs strong thinking and follow-up work.

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
Closed status required

Claims to verify:

next-cycle dates
tuition
aid

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?

Testimonials

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