Yale Young African Scholars

YYAS College Prep Workshop (online)

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Overview of YYAS College Prep Workshop (online)

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) College Prep Workshop is an intensive online program for African secondary school students. It offers admission to approximately 200 students from across the continent. The workshop focuses on career exploration, preparing for the university application process, and transitioning from secondary school to university. Participants need reliable internet access and a device to use Zoom. The program has strict attendance requirements, and students who complete it receive a PDF Certificate of Completion. The workshop is entirely free of charge.

📍Location

Online

📅 Application deadlines

No upcoming deadlines

💸 Costs & Aid

Free
There are no tuition costs.
There are no tuition costs for participation in either program.

Eligibility Requirements

📋 General Requirements

Must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English. Must currently attend school in an African country. Cannot be in the final year or term of secondary school, have already graduated secondary school, or be a university student. Past YYAS or YYGS alumni are not eligible to apply for YYAS.

👥 Age Requirements

You must be between the ages of 14-18 years old on the program dates in 2025 in order to be considered (i.e. born between 18 August 2006 and 17 July 2011). A typical YYAS student is between the ages of 16-17.

📚 Grade Requirements

Must be a current 10th or 11th grade student (or the international equivalents). If attending school in the Northern Hemisphere, must be graduating secondary school by earliest May/June 2026 and no later than May/June 2027. If attending school in the Southern Hemisphere, must be graduating secondary school by earliest November/December 2025 and no later than November/December 2026.

🌍 Eligible Countries

Citizen, Permanent resident and Refugee Africa

Application Process

Review eligibility criteria and required components. Review a sample blank application and prepare answers. Submit contact information for a parent/guardian, teacher, and/or school official. Complete and submit the online application. Check for a confirmation receipt.

📅 Summer

Duration

6 days

Program Dates

Jul 17, 2025 - Jul 22, 2025

Application Deadlines

Oct 24, 2024 — Early Action
Application Fee: Free
The program is entirely free of charge.
Jan 20, 2025 — Regular Decision
Application Fee: Free
The program is entirely free of charge.