🇷🇼 YALE YOUNG AFRICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM 2027 — RWANDA (FULLY FUNDED)

Yale Young African Scholars Program 2027 is an intensive academic and enrichment program for African secondary school students preparing for tertiary education and leadership. The Yale Young African Scholars program offers online and residential options to enhance academic skills, university admissions guidance, and leadership development.

SUMMARY
👉 Country: Rwanda
👉 Host: Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS)
👉 Duration: 9 days
👉 Benefit: Fully Funded
👉 Deadline: October 20, 2026

BENEFITS
👉 No tuition costs for participation in either program
👉 The YYAS College Prep Workshop (online) is entirely free of charge
👉 The YYAS Summit is tuition-free ($0) and provides free housing, meals, and all academic curriculum materials to all participants
👉 Students who successfully finish the program receive a PDF YYAS Certificate of Completion that can be added to college and university applications
👉 A limited number of need-based Travel Grants are available for students offered admission who live outside the host country#

ELIGIBILITY
👉 Designed for African secondary school students who plan to pursue tertiary education and wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent
👉 The YYAS College Prep Workshop (online) is open to students across all countries in Africa
👉 The YYAS Residential Leadership Summit is open to students across all countries in Africa
👉 For the online workshop: must be able to access Zoom on their own mobile phone, tablet, and/or computer with reliable internet for the program's duration
👉 For the YYAS Summit: must be able to travel to and from the host country, and coordinate and pay/fundraise for any required travel documentation (passport, travel visa, etc.)
👉 Admissions preference given to high-achieving, low-income ("HALI") students who do not have university guidance in their schools or communities

HOW TO APPLY
https://scholarshipunion.com/yale-young-african-scholars-scholarship-2027/