2024 Sample Application:

If applying to Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS)

PAGE 1: Eligibility
PLEASE NOTE: The YYAS application is designed to save as you go, and you do NOT need to complete it all
in one sitting. If you scroll down to the bottom of the page and click "Continue" OR if you click on any other
application page title (e.g., Eligibility) on the left-hand menu, then it will auto-save your work.

Please review the eligibility criteria for Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) provided below.

Please read this carefully and answer the questions below to verify your eligibility. On the next
page, you will be able to indicate the specific session you are applying to.

Questions about Eligibility? Please contact YYAS.

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS)

In order to apply to YYAS, applicants MUST fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
• Age: Be at least 14-18 years old by 18 July 2024
• English Fluency: Be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English
• Citizenship: Be a citizen or permanent resident of an African country (or refugee residing in an
African country)
• School Location: Currently attend school in an African country
• HAVE one term to one full year of secondary school to complete after 31 August 2024
• NOT have graduated from secondary school
• NOT be a university student
• NOT be a YYGS or YYAS alumnus/a (If YYAS alumnus/a, you can apply to YYGS if eligible)

Required Components:
• Activities list
• One 500-word essay and two short essay responses
• Transcript or grade reports for each year of secondary school
• One Recommender (who will complete YYAS Recommendation Form ONLY)
• National Exam scores, if available, should also be submitted

The Early Action deadline for YYAS is 10 November 2023, and the Regular Decision deadline for YYAS is 25
January 2024.

All required components must be submitted by 25 January 2024 at 11:59pm EST.

Eligibility Verification: YYAS

q No, I DO NOT meet ALL of the YYAS requirements.
q Yes, I meet ALL of the YYAS eligibility requirements listed above.

Dual Application to YYAS & Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)

YYAS applications from students who will be between 16-18 years old by 21 July 2024 have the
option to be reviewed and considered for both YYAS and YYGS.

YYAS runs in July or August 2024, and offers both a 10-day residential program (in Zimbabwe) for 120
students and 5-day online program (virtually via Zoom) for 200 students. YYAS is designed for secondary
school students between the ages of 14-18 living on the African continent. YYAS tuition is free ($0) for all
admitted students, though for the residential program most students book their own travel arrangements (with
YYAS staff assisting students in connecting to fundraising resources).

YYGS is a two-week program in June, July, and Aug. 2024, and takes place residentially on Yale's campus in
New Haven, Connecticut, USA. YYGS offers need-based financial aid (up to full tuition coverage) to qualified
high-achieving, low-income (HALI) students between 16-18 years old, and helps those students fundraise
where needed as well. YYGS typically offers admission to around 1,800 applicants.

Please review the options below and select whether or not you would like to be considered for
both YYAS and YYGS.
q YES, please consider me for both YYAS and YYGS.*
q NO, please consider me for only YYAS.

* Please note that all dual applicants applying to both YYGS and YYAS will be required to
complete the YYGS Financial Aid form within this application. If you have any questions about
this, please register to view our free YYGS Financial Aid webinar and/or contact YYGS.

PAGE 2: Session Selection

YYAS Session Preferences

YYAS College Prep Workshop (online; 5 days)*:

18 July 2024 (Thursday) - 23 July 2024 (Tuesday)

YYAS Leadership Summit (residential in Zimbabwe; 10 days)**:

9 August 2024 (Friday) - 18 August 2024 (Sunday)

* *YYAS Workshop (online): 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 primarily 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.

** YYAS Summit (residential in Zimbabwe): 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 primarily 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 Zimbabwe), each student must be able to travel to and from Zimbabwe,
which they will coordinate and pay/fundraise for themselves.

Please contact YYAS if you have questions regarding assistance in traveling to/from the YYAS Summit
and/or regarding connecting to fundraising resources.

After reviewing the information (above), please indicate for which sessions of YYAS you would like to
apply (select one):
q YYAS Workshop Online
q YYAS Summit in Zimbabwe
q Both YYAS Workshop Online and YYAS Summit in Zimbabwe

If you prefer to apply for both, which session is your FIRST CHOICE preference? (select one)
q YYAS Workshop Online
q YYAS Summit in Zimbabwe

Please explain why you are interested in the YYAS Workshop (online) and how you would be able to
access the program, and please provide as much detail as possible.
Please explain why you are interested in the YYAS Summit (residential in Zimbabwe) and how you would
be able to access the program, and please provide as much detail as possible.

Please review the following statements (below).

- I have informed my parent/guardian of the YYAS Session Preferences I indicated on this page
- I have informed a teacher or adviser (an adult) at my school of the YYAS Session Preferences I indicated on this page
- I understand that YYAS does not provide any financial aid nor technology assistance to attend the program

Please type your full name to e-sign (below) to affirm you understand and commit to all statements
(above).

For Dual Applicants - YYGS Session Preference

Below are the 2024 YYGS session offerings grouped by the dates when each session runs. You may click on the
hyperlinked titles to review session descriptions. Please indicate up to four (4) session topics and three (3) date
preferences.

Questions about Session/Date Preference? Please contact YYGS.

Session I: June 23 – July 5, 2024

Innovations in Science & Technology (IST I)
Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC I)
Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE I)
Solving Global Challenges (SGC I)

Session II: July 7 - July 19, 2024

Innovations in Science & Technology (IST II)
Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC II)
Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE II)
Solving Global Challenges (SGC II)

Session III: July 21 - August 2, 2024

Innovations in Science & Technology (IST III)
Literature, Philosophy, & Culture (LPC III)
Politics, Law, & Economics (PLE III)
Solving Global Challenges (SGC III)

Topic Preference

How many session preferences would you like to indicate?

q 1 - Please consider me for my first choice session ONLY
q 2 - Please consider me for my first and second choice sessions ONLY
q 3 - Please consider me for my first, second, and third choice sessions ONLY
q 4 - Please consider me for my first, second, third, and fourth choice sessions

First Preference Second Preference Third Preference

q Innovations in Science & q Innovations in Science & q Innovations in Science &
Technology (IST) Technology (IST) Technology (IST)
q Literature, Philosophy, & q Literature, Philosophy, & q Literature, Philosophy, &
Culture (LPC) Culture (LPC) Culture (LPC)
q Politics, Law, & Economics q Politics, Law, & Economics q Politics, Law, & Economics
(PLE) (PLE) (PLE)
q Solving Global Challenges (SGC) q Solving Global Challenges (SGC) q Solving Global Challenges (SGC)
q I want to be considered for my q I want to be considered for my
first choice only. first and second choices only.

Please explain why you chose the session(s) above, including your reasoning for how you ranked each session.
(100 Words)
SHORT ANSWER: We know students have many options for academic enrichment programs to which to
apply. Please explain why you chose to apply for YYGS specifically AND why you would be a great fit for
the program. What will you contribute to YYGS, and what do you hope to take away from YYGS and bring back to
impact your community? (100 Words)

Date Preference

Which dates are you AVAILABLE to attend YYGS? Please select all that apply.
q Session I (June 23 – July 5)
q Session II (July 7 - July 19)
q Session III (July 21 - August 2)
Which session dates would be your FIRST CHOICE preference to attend YYGS? Please select only one.
q Session I (June 23 – July 5)
q Session II (July 7 - July 19)
q Session III (July 21 - August 2)
Please explain your responses above, including both your availability across all three session dates as well as your
first choice session dates. (100 Words)

PAGE 3: Personal Information

Name

First (Given/Prénom):

Middle (If any):

Last (Surname/Family Name):

Suffix (e.g., Jr., Sr., I, II, III):

Addresses

Permanent (Home) Address

Country

Street Address

City

State

Postal Code

Mailing Address

Country

Street Address
City

State

Postal Code

Valid From (optional)

Valid Until (optional)

Email Address

Current Email

Telephone Numbers (example +2127777777)

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Biographical Information

Birthdate

Citizenship Information

Primary Citizenship

Dual Citizenship (if applicable)

Gender
Please Select q Female q Male q Prefer to self-describe

Self-describe:

Gender Pronouns

Please Select q He/Him/His q She/Her/Hers q They/Them/Theirs q Prefer to self-describe

Self-describe:
PAGE 4: Family Information
Parent/Guardian 1
Please enter information for the adult who is primarily responsible for your custody and care.
This is likely your parent or legal guardian, but may be another adult.

Given that the majority of applicants are typically 16-17 years old (minors), please note that our
staff needs you to provide this information for an adult who can be included on most communications to you.

Relationship
q Mother
q Father
q Guardian/Other
Parent/Guardian 1: Name

First (Given)

Middle (if any)

Last (Surname)

Is parent/guardian 1 living?
q Yes
q No

If “No,” Please Note: Parent/Guardian 1 contact information needs to be for a living adult who current
assists (in any way) with your care and can be included in communications to you.

If you have a parent/guardian who is deceased, please enter their information in the Parent/Guardian 2
section below (including if more than one Parent/Guardian is deceased, you can note that in description
there).

Does parent/guardian 1 have custody?

q Yes
q No

Parent/Guardian 1: Home Address

q Same as my permanent address
q Same as my mailing address
q Add a new address

Parent/Guardian 1: Contact Information

Email*

*NOTE: Please provide the best email address for YYAS/YYAS staff to use to send important
materials that will need to be completed by your parent/guardian.

Primary Phone Number

Primary Phone Type q Cell q Home q Work

Add alternative phone number?

q Yes
q No
Education Level
q Graduate/Professional Degree
q Bachelor Degree
q Some College/University
q High School Graduate
q Some High School or Less

Is parent/guardian 1 employed?
q Yes
q No
If "Yes," please describe the nature of parent/guardian 1's employment and any/all ways they
earn an income, in your own words in as much detail as possible, including job title(s) and
organization(s)/company(ies) where relevant. For example, "works full-time as a biology teacher at Fairview
Middle School during the academic year, in the summer works part-time at a restaurant and sells vegetables
from garden at a weekly farmer's market."

If "No," please explain the situation in detail, and whether or not parent/guardian 1 currently
earns any kind of income/wages. For example, "previously worked as a software engineer at Microsoft,
was recently laid off, and currently collects unemployment benefits from government" or "chose to resign 5
years ago from working as a teller at a local Chase Bank in order to be a stay-at-home parent/guardian and
provide childcare."

OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you would like us to know about parent/guardian 1? If
needed, you can provide any information that was not covered in the previous questions.

Parent/Guardian 2
If you only have knowledge of one parent/guardian, please select 'No Parent/Guardian 2'. Otherwise, please
complete this section.

Relationship
q Mother
q Father
q Guardian/Other
q No Parent/Guardian 2

Parent/Guardian 2: Name

First (Given)

Middle (if any)

Last (Surname)

Is parent/guardian 2 living?
q Yes
q No

Does parent/guardian 1 have custody?

q Yes
q No
Parent/Guardian 2: Home Address
q Same as my permanent address
q Same as my mailing address
q Add a new address

Parent/Guardian 2: Contact Information

Email

Primary Phone Number

Primary Phone Type q Cell q Home q Work

Add alternative phone number?

q Yes
q No

Education Level
q Graduate/Professional Degree
q Bachelor Degree
q Some College/University
q High School Graduate
q Some High School or Less

Is parent/guardian 2 employed?
q Yes*
q No

If "Yes," please describe the nature of parent/guardian 2's employment and any/all ways they
earn an income, in your own words in as much detail as possible, including job title(s) and
organization(s)/company(ies) where relevant. For example, "works full-time as a biology teacher at Fairview
Middle School during the academic year, in the summer works part-time at a restaurant and sells vegetables
from garden at a weekly farmer's market."

If "No," please explain the situation in detail, and whether or not parent/guardian 2 currently
earns any kind of income/wages. For example, "previously worked as a software engineer at Microsoft,
was recently laid off, and currently collects unemployment benefits from government" or "chose to resign 5
years ago from working as a teller at a local Chase Bank in order to be a stay-at-home parent/guardian and
provide childcare."

OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you would like us to know about parent/guardian 2? If
needed, you can provide any information that was not covered in the previous questions.

PAGE 5: Household Information

General Information
Whom do you live with permanently?
q Parent/Guardian 1
q Parent/Guardian 2
q Parent/Guardian 1 and 2
q Other
Total number of adults age 19 or older currently living in your home?

Total number of children (including you) age 18 or younger currently living in your home?

Please use this space to describe the total number of people currently living in your home (if
you feel this could use further explanation).

Do you have any siblings?

q Yes
q No
If yes, how many siblings?
q1 q2 q3 q4 q5 q6 q 7 or More

Sibling Information (will be asked for each sibling)

Name:

Relationship
q Brother q Sister q Half-brother q Half-sister q Step-brother q Step-sister

Age:

Education level
q Graduate/Professional Degree
q Bachelor Degree
q Some College/University
q High School Graduate
q Some High School or Less

Is this sibling a YYAS or YYAS alumnus/a?

q Yes, they are a YYAS alumnus/a
q Yes, they are a YYAS alumnus/a
q Yes, they are an alumna/us of both YYAS and YYAS
q Yes, but I can't remember which program they did
q No, they never participated in YYAS or YYAS
q I don't know

Additional Household Members

Any additional relatives/members in your household?
q Yes
q No

If “Yes,” please list additional members (Name, Relationship, Age)

Other Household Information (Optional)

OPTIONAL: Is there anything else you would like us to know about the members of your
household? If needed, you can provide any information that was not covered in the previous questions.
PAGE 6: Education
Instructions:
1. List your current secondary school and include any secondary school(s) you have attended in the past.
2. Upload a transcript from your current school. Transcripts with markings or erasures will not be
considered.
3. Submit transcripts from previous secondary schools if you have been enrolled in your current school
for less than one year.
Transcripts are also known as school report, grade report or term report.
Current Secondary School
YYAS does not require TOEFL or other English proficiency exam score, but applicants who do not attend an
English-medium school may be contacted with a request to schedule a phone interview with the YYAS
admission committee.
Current Grade Level
What grade level or class year are you currently in?
q Grade 9 q Junior q Year 10 q Senior High School 1
q Grade 10 Secondary School 3 q Year 11 q Senior High School 2
q Grade 11 q Senior q Year 12 q Senior High School 3
q Grade 12 Secondary School 1
q Senior q Senior 4 q Form 2
Secondary School 2 q Senior 5 q Form 3
q Senior q Senior 6 q Form 4
Secondary School 3 q Form 5
q Form 6

q Other
If “Other,” please specify:

Current School Name

When writing the name of your school:

• Begin typing your school name as written on your school report.

• If your school name is in our drop-down list, please stop typing and select it.
• If your school name is NOT in the drop-down list, please finish typing the full school name
exactly as it appears on your report.
• Please DO NOT ABBREVIATE your school name.

Full School Name

Current School Information

School Country

School City

School Email (if available)

School Website (if available)

School Telephone Number

When did you start attending this secondary school? (Month, Year)

Is English the primary language of instruction at school?

q Yes
q No

Does your school have career or university guidance advisor?

q Yes
q No

Please select the answer that best describes your school

q Mission/Religious School
q Private School
q Public/Government School

Where is your school is located?

q Rural (FAR from a city)
q Suburban (NEAR a city)
q Urban (IN a city)
q Other
If “Other,” please explain:

What type of school is this?

q Boarding school
q Day school

When will you graduate from this secondary school? (Month, Year)

Current School Fees

Do your parents pay for your school fees?
q Yes
q No

If “No,” please specify the source (Example: Uncle, Award, School scholarship)

In U.S. dollars (USD), how much does your family contribute toward your school fees? If the
answer is "zero (0)", then please explain.

Have you ever missed two weeks or more of school due to an inability to pay school fees?
q Yes
q No
Current Secondary School Transcript(s)
Please upload transcript(s) or grade report(s). If you have O-level or national exam results you
should include them with the transcript or grade report.

Add another (previous) school?

q Yes (if yes, all the same Page 6 information will be asked again for the school you add)
q No

Awards
List any previous honors, awards, scholarships, fellowships, or recognitions and the date
received.

PAGE 7: English Fluency Test Scores (Optional)

Instructions: Submitting English Fluency Test scores is not a requirement to apply. This portion of the
application is optional.

If you choose to submit your English Fluency Test scores, you must upload a copy of your score
results and report your score information below. YYAS accepts the Cambridge English Language
Assessment (Cambridge English), Duolingo English Test (Duolingo), International English Language Testing
System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), and/or Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL).

Applicants who do not attend an English-medium school (a school that teaches all of its core subjects
in English) are encouraged to submit these scores if they are available; however, this is not a requirement.

If you choose to submit your English Fluency Test scores, then you may submit as many test scores as
you like.

Questions about English Fluency Tests. Please contact YYAS.

Date Type
Add Test

Acceptable formats are .pdf, .doc, and .docx. If you would like to submit multiple score reports, please combine
them into a single .pdf file or word document and upload the file.
PLEASE NOTE: YYAS will only accept Cambridge English, Duolingo, IELTS, PTE Academic, and/or
TOEFL scores, and any/all other score reports submitted will be deleted.

PAGE 8: Recommendations
General instructions: Your recommender(s) will receive an email containing a link with options to either
complete a standardized form or submit a letter of recommendation, which should be written on institutional
letterhead. Recommendation(s) MUST be submitted by your recommender to ensure confidentiality and
authenticity. You may not submit your own recommendation(s).
You should follow up with your recommender(s) and kindly remind them of your request as the deadline
approaches. Please have your recommender(s) check their spam folder if they cannot find the email. You will
receive an email confirmation after each recommendation has been submitted. The deadline to submit is 25
January 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

Recommendations from parents/guardians, siblings, relatives, family friends, and/or paid private
tutors/counselors will NOT be accepted.
One recommendation must be submitted by a teacher, and you are encouraged to request this from a
teacher at your school who knows you well and has taught you in an academic subject.

Name Status
Add Recommender

PAGE 9: Activities List

To help us better understand your life outside of the classroom, please start by listing one experience that is
most meaningful to you. This can be an extracurricular activity, community involvement, family
responsibility, or other pursuit.
Activity 1
Type
q Academic q Debate/Speech q Religious
q Art q Environmental q School Spirit
q Athletics q Family Responsibilities q Science/Math
q Cadet Corps/Junior R.O.T.C. q Foreign Language/ q Student Government/Politics
q Community Service/ Foreign Exchange q Theater/Drama
Volunteer Work q Internship/Career-Oriented q Work (Paid)
q Computer/Technology q Journalism/Publication q Other
q Cultural q LGBT
q Dance q Music

Date Started (Month, Year)

Date Ended (Month, Year) – If Applicable

Currently participating in this activity?

q Yes
q No

Hours per week

Activity/Organization Name (65 characters maximum)

Position (65 characters maximum)

Description (130 characters maximum)

Why is this activity most meaningful to you? (100 words maximum)

Additional Activities
In addition to the activity that is most meaningful, you may include up to 2 additional activities that have been
particularly important to you.

Number of additional activities?

q1
q2
q N/A - Not Applicable

Additional Activity 2 and/or 3 (will be asked for each)

Type
q Academic q Debate/Speech q Religious
q Art q Environmental q School Spirit
q Athletics q Family Responsibilities q Science/Math
q Cadet Corps/Junior R.O.T.C. q Foreign Language/ q Student Government/Politics
q Community Service/ Foreign Exchange q Theater/Drama
Volunteer Work q Internship/Career-Oriented q Work (Paid)
q Computer/Technology q Journalism/Publication q Other
q Cultural q LGBT
q Dance q Music

Date Started (Month, Year)

Date Started (Month, Year) – If Applicable

Currently participating in this activity?

q Yes
q No

Hours per week

Activity/Organization Name (65 characters maximum)

Position (65 characters maximum)

Description (130 characters maximum)

PAGE 10: YYAS Essays
Complete the following essays. The word limits are noted next to each prompt.

**NOTE** We strongly suggest writing your essays first using writing software (e.g., Microsoft
Word, Text Editor, drafted as an email), then copy and paste into the spaces below. If you time
out of your login on this page, then you risk losing the essays you have written here, so be sure
to save them somehow before clicking "Continue" at the bottom of the page.

**AI NOTICE** While some students may choose to use ChatGPT or other AI tools to assist
them, your essay must be your own work, which should help YYGS learn more about you.

**PLAGIARISM NOTICE** Your written responses MUST be solely your own work and
ideas. Plagiarism, either full or in part, will result in your application being withdrawn.

Essay 1
Tell us about a time when you felt most empowered. How did this experience make an impact on you?
(250-500 words)

Essay 2
Describe how one aspect/feature of the education system in your country has shaped you to be
the individual you are today.
(100-200 words)

Essay 3
What is the most meaningful thing you have done for someone else?
(100-200 words)

PAGE 11: Need-Based Financial Aid

For Dual Applicants ONLY – YYGS Financial Aid

Previously, you indicated that you wanted to be considered for both Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) and
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS).

Please find information below regarding whether or not you would like to be considered for
YYGS financial aid; this would be for if you get an offer of admission from YYGS, specifically.

You can learn more about this in our YYGS Financial Aid webinar. Thank you!
About YYGS Financial Aid

YYGS provides need-based financial aid, which is offered as a discount on tuition covering up to 100% of
tuition. Students with any type of demonstrated financial need are encouraged to apply for YYGS need-based
financial aid below.

Demonstrated financial need is considered separately from each student's eligibility and application materials,
and students are encouraged to provide us with as much information as possible (the information
you provide will be kept confidential).

Though our programs cannot meet all requests for financial aid, we strive to meet as many requests as we can
in a given year.

If you choose to apply for financial aid, YYGS will ask you to provide a Statement of Need and Supporting
Documentation, which can include:

• Parent/Legal Guardian's Tax Return for most recent year available (2022 or 2023) - Preferred
• Parent/Legal Guardian's Bank Statements (2023-2024)
• Parent/Legal Guardian's Employment Status/Income (e.g., Paystub, Letter from Employer)
• Parent/Legal Guardian's Additional Income (e.g., Alimony)
• Supporting Documentation: SNAP, TANF, and/or Federal Free or Reduced Lunch - U.S. Only

YYGS reserves the right to request more documentation, if necessary, to help us best understand your
demonstrated need.

Questions about Need-Based Financial Aid? Please contact YYGS.

Would you like to apply for financial aid to YYGS?

Would you like to apply for need-based financial aid to YYGS?
q Yes, I would like to be considered for need-based financial aid (partial- or full-tuition discount)
q No, I do not wish to be considered for need-based financial aid

If you responded “NO” to the question (above), then:

I understand by clicking 'No' in this application that I waive my right to request financial aid at any later
time in the YYGS application/admissions process.

NOTE: There is NOT a separate application for financial aid, so you must apply for it in this section of the
overall YYGS application.

Statement of Need
**NOTE** We suggest writing your Statement of Need first using writing software (e.g.,
Microsoft Word, Text Editor), then copy and paste into the spaces below.

Please describe your demonstrated financial need, including any circumstances regarding your household
financial status that we should take into account when your financial aid application is reviewed.

Please Note: Given that YYGS 2024 will be residential, all participants must have received at least one dose
of a World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccine and be able to travel to New Haven,
Connecticut, USA. Students CANNOT attend the program remotely.

YYGS financial aid is given as discounts to offset tuition, but students fundraise and/or pay to
arrange travel for themselves (including any costs needed to get a passport and/or travel visa).
If you anticipate any difficulties with any of this, please note these concerns in your Statement of Need (below)
and what you would need to make accessing the program possible so that we can determine whether or not
our financial aid package will be able to help.

Parent/Guardian's Supporting Documentation

Applicants requesting Financial Aid MUST provide at least one of the following types of Supporting
Documentation (see below).

Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide as many pieces of Supporting Documentation as possible to
demonstrate their financial need, and to describe any special circumstances within each section.

Tax Return
Can you provide a copy of your parent/guardian(s) recent (2022 or 2023) Tax Return?
q Yes
q No

You can upload multiple files, including supporting documentation for multiple
parent/guardian(s).

Please explain what information this Tax Return supporting documentation provides and what
currency amounts are shown - either in foreign currency (please specify) or U.S. Dollars
(USD).

Bank Statement
Can you provide copies of recent Bank Statements (2023 or 2024), and/or do you have a letter
from a bank stating the amount of funds available?
q Yes
q No

You can upload multiple files, including supporting documentation for multiple
parent/guardian(s).

Please explain what information this Bank Statement supporting documentation provides and
what currency amounts are shown - either in foreign currency (please specify) or U.S. Dollars
(USD).

Employment Status/Income
Can you provide supporting documentation (e.g. Paystub, Letter of Employment,
Unemployment Benefits) regarding the employment status and income of at least one of your
Parent/Guardian(s)?
q Yes
q No
You can upload multiple files, including supporting documentation for multiple
parent/guardian(s).

Please explain what information this Employment Status supporting documentation provides
and what currency amounts are shown - either in foreign currency (please specify) or U.S.
Dollars (USD).

Proof of Income
Can you provide any Additional Income supporting documentation? (e.g., Alimony)
q Yes
q No

You can upload multiple files, including supporting documentation for multiple
parent/guardian(s).

Please explain what information this Tax Return supporting documentation provides and what
currency amounts are shown - either in foreign currency (please specify) or U.S. Dollars
(USD).

General Information
In the past 2 years, were you awarded a need-based scholarship/award to offset school fees?
q Yes
q No

How much did you receive in need-based scholarship/awards per year? Enter the amount(s) in
foreign currency (please specify) OR U.S. Dollars (USD) (e.g., €100 for one year, $200 USD each year
for 4 years).

You can upload multiple files, including Scholarship/Award/Loan supporting documentation.

Currently, does your family (at the permanent address of your parent/guardian) RENT or
OWN their home?
q Pay Rent (to Landlord)
q Pay Mortgage (Owns home)
q Both
q Don’t Pay Rent or Mortgage

What is the total cost of the RENT (not including utilities) per month? Enter the amount(s) in
foreign currency (please specify) OR U.S. Dollars (USD) (e.g., €100 per month, $2,000 USD per
month).

What is the total cost of the MORTGAGE per month? Enter the amount(s) in foreign currency
(please specify) OR U.S. Dollars (USD) (e.g., €100 per month, $2,000 USD per month).
Please estimate your family's TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME for each of the last 3 years. We
suggest asking your parent/guardian or a school counselor for help with this. Questions? Please contact us.

Total household income for 2023 (before taxes) - Please estimate the amount(s) in foreign currency
(please specify) OR in U.S. Dollars (USD):

Total household income for 2022 (before taxes) - Please estimate the amount(s) in foreign currency
(please specify) OR in U.S. Dollars (USD):

Total household income for 2021 (before taxes) - Please estimate the amount(s) in foreign currency
(please specify) OR in U.S. Dollars (USD):

Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Tuition for YYGS Residential is $6,500 USD. What is the maximum U.S. Dollar amount you and/or
your family might be able to contribute towards tuition? Please provide an USD estimate,
and contact YYGS with any questions.

MAXIMUM TOTAL TUITION (U.S. Dollar amount) you and/or your family could contribute:

Please explain your tuition responses (above). We encourage you to share as much information as possible
about what you and/or your family could or could not contribute and why. (200 word limit)

Agreement
q I declare to the best of my knowledge and belief the above information is true, correct, and accurately lists
all amounts and sources of income received in the timeframes specified.

PAGE 12: Additional Information

The following questions help us to better understand your background and interests.

Access to Technology
Please describe the frequency of your access to the internet (Choose ONE):
q Consistent: you can access the internet most days at your home or school
q Moderate: you can access the internet at a computer lab, library, or office during specific times
q Limited: you have no personal access, but can use it at an internet café, or through a relative or friend
q No access: you have no access to the internet, and do not use it regularly for educational or communication

Do you have access to any of the following technologies (Choose all the apply):
q Computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet) WITH internet
q Computer (desktop, laptop, or tablet) WITHOUT internet
q Mobile Phone (such as a smartphone) WITH internet
q Mobile Phone (such as a flip phone) WITHOUT internet
q Other
Past Academic Programs
Are you a YYAS and/or YYGS Alumni?
q Yes
q No
If “Yes,” please specify the session/location and year you attended:

Have you attended any other academic summer program in the past?
q Yes
q No

If “Yes,” which program(s)?

Language Skills
(You may enter up to three languages)
Language 1

Language proficiency
q Native
q Fluent
q Conversational
q Intermediate
q Beginner

Add a second language?

q Yes
q No

For students whose native language is not English, please describe your experience with all aspects --
reading, writing, listening, and speaking -- of the English language. Examples of experience are formal
schooling, immersion program, life experience, etc. (200 word max)

Heard About
How did you hear about YYAS? Please check all that apply.

q After-School Program/Club q Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,

q Community-Based Organization YouTube, etc.)
(CBO)/Nonprofit/NGO q Yale Student/Yale Alumni/Other Yale
q Alumni of YYGS Connection
q Alumni of YYAS q YYAS Website (African Scholars)
q Parent/Guardian/Family q YYGS Website (Global Scholars)
q Teacher/Counselor/School Official q Other
q Google/Search Engine

Please summarize how you heard about YYAS in your own words.
HALI Access Network
If you participate in an organization that is part of the HALI Access Network please identify the
organization below:

q Abaarso School q African Leadership Academy q African Science Academy

q Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village q Ahaspora Young Professionals q Akili Dada q Ashinaga
q Bridge2Rwanda q Build Nigeria q CIYOTA q CMETrust q COBURWAS q East African Scholars Fund
q Education Matters q Edulcod Togo q EFAC q Equity Group Foundation q Haile Manas Academy
q Imagine Scholar q Kakenya’s Dream q KenSAP q Klesis Educational Initiative q Kucetekela Foundation
q Leading Change Africa q Makomborero q Nolbed Foundation q Open Dreams q OurMoon
q Pestalozzi Zambia q Project Educate q Rwanda Girls Initiative q School of St Jude q SHOFCO
q Smart Liberia q TanSAO q The Aga Khan Academy q Tujenge Africa Foundation
qUshindi Education Initiative q UWC East Africa q UWC Waterford q WAAW Foundation q Windle Trust
q Zawadi Africa Education Fund q Other

Yale Connection

Do you have any connections to Yale? (e.g., previously participated in a program at Yale;
attended a Yale-sponsored event; parent/guardian, sibling, or relative affiliated with Yale)
q Yes
q No

Please explain your connection with Yale.

PAGE 13: Student Conduct

Students are required to report any Student Conduct issues (noted below) to YYAS by completing this section
of the application. Our staff understands that such issues can arise in a variety of circumstances, and the
information you report will be considered in your application with this in mind.

If you report any issues in this section, you may still be able to participate in YYAS. However, failure to report
any Student Conduct issues (if applicable) to YYAS will result in your application being denied or withdrawn.

Disciplinary Violations
Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any school, summer
program, or job, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that
resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion?
q Yes
q No
If “Yes,” please provide the approximate date of the incident(s) and explain the circumstances.

Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?
q Yes
q No
If “Yes,” please provide the approximate date of the incident(s) and explain the circumstances.

**NOTE** Should you be admitted to the program and your responses to either of the
questions above change between the time of application submission and time of attendance
(i.e., a new student conduct issue arises for you during that time), you have a responsibility to
inform YYAS staff at [email protected] (please see note at top of page).

PAGE 14: Certification by Applicant

Applicant: By signing below, I declare that I have spoken with my custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
about my application to the YYAS program and that I have made my custodial parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
aware of all relevant aspects of the program, including dates, tuition (if applicable), and student
responsibilities.

My signature certifies the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. The essays I have
submitted are my own work and all the information in my application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct
and honestly presented.

If accepted to the program, I also agree to abide by all laws, including federal, state, and local as well as Yale
University and program policies including, but not limited to, adherence to meeting times, curfews, and codes
of conduct.
I understand that any violations of Yale policies may result in immediate dismissal from the program and
return transportation expenses will be at the expense of myself/parent/legal guardian with no refunds,
including housing or tuition fees.
In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:

Page 15: Review

Please review your application components (below), and be sure to go back and complete any missing
information. Once you complete all required information, you can click Submit Application* at the bottom
of the page.

If you are still waiting for a School Official to submit your Transcript(s) and/or for a Recommender to submit
the Recommendation Form, then you can still click Submit Application and track these materials in the
Applicant Status Portal.

*Please Note: After you click "Submit Application," you can no longer edit nor view your application, and
you will automatically be taken to your YYAS Applicant Status Portal.

Questions about Review? Please contact YYAS.

We have detected the following errors with your application.
These errors must be corrected before submission.

Section Required Field or Error

e.g., “Essays” e.g., “Missing one or more essays”