Solving Global Challenges (SGC) is designed to equip students with innovative and cross-disciplinary strategies to address the most pressing global issues of the 21st century. Guided by the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the program covers a broad range of critical topics, including global health, gender equality, poverty alleviation, to environmental sustainability. SGC provides students with the tools to translate technical knowledge into effective solutions. By integrating diverse academic disciplines—from STEM and social sciences to the humanities and arts—students develop and refine their skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, and creativity as they work towards sustainable solutions to the complex issues that will shape our future.
Yale Young Global Scholars
Solving Global Challenges (SGC)
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Overview of Solving Global Challenges (SGC)
📍Location
In-Person, New Haven, CT, US🇺🇸
📅 Application deadlines
- No upcoming deadlines
💸 Costs & Aid
- 6,500 USD
- Tuition covers all on-campus components (housing, meals, curriculum materials, etc.). Travel is not covered. Tuition payments are non-refundable except in extreme circumstances such as visa denial or family medical emergency with documentation.
- Need-Based Financial Aid covering up to the full cost of tuition is available for all domestic and international students. Information on Partners for Access and Scholarships is also available.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
Applicants must be able to participate in a rigorous academic curriculum conducted in English and be a first-time participant in YYGS. Applications are reviewed holistically, with essays and short answer responses being important parts of the application. Required components include an activities list, essays and short answers, official school transcript, and one recommender. English fluency test scores are optional. Need-based financial aid is available and requires completing the financial aid section of the application.
👥 Age Requirements
Be between the ages of 16-18 years old by July 19, 2026 (first day of Session III). No exceptions can be made.
📚 Grade Requirements
Be a current high school sophomore or junior (or international equivalent).
🌍 Eligible Countries
Worldwide🌎
Application Process
The application process involves reviewing eligibility and required components, reviewing a sample application, contacting recommenders (parent/guardian, teacher, and/or school official), starting and completing the online application, submitting the application, and paying the non-refundable application fee ($75 for Early Action, $90 for Regular Decision) or applying for a fee waiver. Required components include an activities list, one 400-word essay and one 200-word response, two “fast take” responses (280 characters each), official school transcript, and one recommender who will complete the YYGS Recommendation Form. Optional components are English fluency test scores (TOEFL or DuoLingo) and a need-based financial aid application.
📅 Session I Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jun 22, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025
Application Deadlines
- Oct 20, 2024 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 75 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 10, 2025 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 90 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 20, 2024 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2025 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline
📅 Session II Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jul 6, 2025 - Jul 18, 2025
Application Deadlines
- Oct 20, 2024 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 75 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 10, 2025 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 90 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 20, 2024 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2025 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline
📅 Session III Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jul 20, 2025 - Aug 1, 2025
Application Deadlines
- Oct 20, 2024 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 75 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 10, 2025 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 90 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 20, 2024 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2025 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline
📅 Session I Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jun 21, 2026 - Jul 3, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Oct 15, 2025 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 80 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 7, 2026 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 95 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 17, 2025 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2026 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline
📅 Session II Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jul 5, 2026 - Jul 17, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Oct 15, 2025 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 80 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 7, 2026 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 95 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 17, 2025 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2026 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline
📅 Session III Residential
Duration
Two weeks
Program Dates
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Application Deadlines
- Oct 15, 2025 - Early Action Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 80 USD
Non-refundable.
- Jan 7, 2026 - Regular Decision Application DeadlineApplication Fee: 95 USD
Non-refundable.
- Dec 17, 2025 - Early Action Tuition Payment Deadline
- Mar 15, 2026 - Regular Decision Tuition Payment Deadline