Scholarship Overview
- Yale is proud of its strong commitment to equality of opportunity. We extend our need-blind admissions policy to international students so the College will be accessible to all candidates from any part of the world who show great academic and personal promise, regardless of their financial situation. Yale’s financial aid policies for foreign citizens are exactly the same as those for U.S. citizens.
Host School
- Study at Yale
- Many years ago, former Yale President Kingman Brewster wrote that selecting future Yale students was a combination of looking for those who would make the most of the extraordinary resources assembled here, those with a zest to stretch the limits of their talents, and those with an outstanding public motivation – in other words, applicants with a concern for something larger than themselves.
- He said, “We have to make the hunchy judgment as to whether or not with Yale’s help the candidate is likely to be a leader in whatever he [or she] ends up doing.” Our goals remain the same today. Decade after decade, Yalies have set out to make our world better.
- We are looking for students we can help to become the leaders of their generation in whatever they wish to pursue.
Field(s) of Study
- Any Undergraduate Program
What does the scholarship cover?
- Your application for financial aid will not affect the admissions committee’s decisions and, if you are admitted, Yale will meet 100 percent of your demonstrated financial need with a combination of tuition grants and term-time employment.
- All students’ families are expected to contribute funds to the extent they can. You must make sure that these funds can be withdrawn from your family’s country. International financial aid forms are available on the Financial Aid website.
How many scholarships are given?
- International students comprise 10 percent of Yale College enrollment
Which countries are targeted?
Yale is proud of the rich diversity of its student body and seeks to attract the best high school scholars from around the world.
- International enrollment has doubled during the tenure of Yale President Richard C. Levin
- Yale College students come from 86 countries around the world
Am I Eligible to Apply?
- Yale is above all an academic institution. This means academic strength is our first consideration in evaluating any candidate.
- The single most important document in your application is your high school transcript, which tells us a great deal about your academic drive and performance over time.
- We look for students who have consistently taken a broad range of challenging courses in high school and done well. Your high school teachers can provide extremely helpful information in their evaluations.
- Not only do they discuss your performance in their particular class or classes, but often they write about such things as your intellectual curiosity, energy, relationships with classmates, and impact on the classroom environment. Obviously it is important to ask for recommendations from teachers who know you well.
- There are no score cutoffs for standardized tests, and successful candidates present a wide range of test results. During the most recent year, test score ranges (25th to 75th percentiles) for enrolled freshman were:
- SAT-Verbal: 710-800
- SAT-Math: 710-790
- SAT-Writing: 720-800
- ACT: 32-35
How do I Apply – Next Steps
- International students follow essentially the same procedure and use the same application forms as all other students applying to Yale. We understand that some of the forms may be unfamiliar to international applicants.
- If you find that you need additional explanations about any of the forms, please review the following pages, including, Applying to Yale as a Freshman International Applicant.
- You may also find the information you need on the Application Instructions & Required Application Component page for all freshman applicants.
Closing Date:
- January 1 is the deadline for Regular Decision applications.
How do I get more information?
- Website – http://admissions.yale.edu/international
Eusheeka Lewis says
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a 17 year old female student from Jamaica. I graduated from the Black River High School in June 2010. I have attained seven (7) CSEC subjects at the institution. I am currently attending the same institution to further my studies through the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (C.A.P.E). I will be siting the exams in June 2011. My field of study is the business area which is considered a very competitive field. Due to financial difficulties i am not able to finance my tertiary education. I would like to be considered as a successful applicant for a scholarship at the Yale University for fall 2011. I would like to do M.B.A. Despite the fact that my area is competitive i believe that i am able to defy the odds.Why? I embrace myself as a creative and not a competitive mind. I embrace myself as a winner,winners never quit simple because quitters never win. I am an optimist and i believe if i do my part,space must be created for me in the business world. If i am granted this opportunity to study at this university i would maximize my full potential by maintaining a high average, affect positive change and leadership at the university in both the academic and curricular life of the university. What i have to offer to this university is my unique leadership skills, passions and experiences to make a positive contribution to campus because i am a beacon of positivity, i am the maker of my destiny. This opportunity would also be for the betterment of my life after university.It would allow me to fulfill my dreams, also to make myself a happy,independent,successful,qualified young woman. I believe true success is not measured only by what you have accomplish but also by what you have overcame to get there. Finally I BELIEVE THAT I AM TRULY NUMBER ONE(1). My email address is godlyotty7@yahoo.com. I am awaiting your response.
Thank you.
Eusheeka Lewis,
ABEL L MUTUMBA says
Dear sir/Madam APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. I am applying for a scholarship to one of the universities in U.S.A,for 2012 intake.i am a zambian male of 19 years old I have always dreamt of becoming a surgeon or doctor,working and leaving in U.S.A.please kindly help me,i have completed my grade 12 just waiting for the results to come out.i am sure my result will come out good,because i am a hard working young man. looking forward hearing from you. yours faithfully: M.A.L ABEL L MUTUMBA
YONAS GEREZIHER says
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is YONAS GEREZIHER . I AM FROM ETHIOPIA, SECOND YEAR MEDICAL STUDENT. pure
This specialty of study has made me develop a big interest in pursuing career in medical and health
science professions to serve humanity.
My aim of achieving this dream, I believe, could only be possible if only I may be fortunate to
awarded scholarship to study at your prestigious college and university.
I assure you that, if given this opportunity, I will prove worthy of the award.
I am therefore, counting on your generosity and patiently waiting to hear from you soon.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My best regards to you,
Ousman Bojang.
Thank you.
Almaz Meseret says
I am Almaz from Ethiopian and I am partial disable girl on two legs. I have graduated LLB Law degree and I have 7 years experience in Bahir Dar University office of Administration. I want to study master (MSc or deleted program) the sides of my profession in relation to my field of study. eg. Gender issues, Human Rights, child rights, women rights, land administration, good governance, Psychology, etc. Please, if any one wants to help me send message by e-mail address.
Thank you for your help.