Yale Young Global Scholars
New Haven, United States
About Yale Young Global Scholars
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is a Yale University academic enrichment provider for high school students worldwide. Founded in 2001 as Ivy Scholars, it is administered through Yale's Office of International Affairs and offers two-week residential summer sessions in New Haven, Connecticut. Its STEM, social science, and cross-disciplinary tracks combine collaborative learning with an international residential community.
Teaching style
YYGS uses open, exploratory, collaborative learning without grades or course credit. Students learn through faculty lectures, small seminars, breakout discussions, hands-on activities, and a mentored group Capstone Project. Peer conversations and international perspectives are central to the experience.
Reputation & Succeed take
YYGS is an established Yale University program founded in 2001. Its website reports over 12,000 submitted applications annually and nearly 2,000 participants from more than 150 countries. These figures indicate substantial international reach and demand; the supplied evidence does not include independent rankings or reviews.
Our take
YYGS is a strong fit for academically curious high school students who want collaborative exploration and an international campus community. Assess its value through the learning experience, residential commitment, and financial aid options. It awards no course credit and explicitly states that it is not a feeder program for Yale.
YYGS combines a two-week Yale residential experience, a globally diverse peer group, and exploratory academics without grades or course credit. Its shared curriculum includes lectures, seminars, discussions, and a collaborative Capstone Project. Need-based aid can cover full tuition, while travel remains the student's responsibility.
Who this provider suits
Who should choose them
Academically curious high school students interested in STEM, social science, or cross-disciplinary exploration who enjoy discussion and collaboration with peers from many countries. Applicants should be comfortable with an intensive residential experience and a rigorous curriculum conducted in English, and must meet the published eligibility requirements.
Who it may not suit
Students seeking course credit, graded coursework, an online option, or a feeder route into Yale should consider other options. YYGS may also be unsuitable for students unable to attend the full session or comfortable only with extensive free time and unrestricted off-campus movement.
Frequently asked questions
Programs by Yale Young Global Scholars
Innovations in Science & Technology
Organised by Yale Young Global Scholars
Dates
June to July 2027, 3 sessions
Location
New Haven
Duration
2 weeks
Politics of Law & Economics
Organised by Yale Young Global Scholars
Dates
June to July 2027, 3 sessions
Location
New Haven
Duration
2 weeks