Scholarship Overview

Yale University is an international, multi-cultural, multidisciplinary academic environment for study, research, and fellowships, and it welcomes international students with a bouquet of scholarship opportunities and multinational engagements each year. Yale University is one of the best universities in the United States, and as a member of the Ivy League, it provides scholarships to international students at all levels, including undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral degrees, as well as research and exchange programs. Many international students who choose the United States as their study destination apply for Yale University Scholarships.

Yale University provides undergraduate and graduate students with a diverse range of academic opportunities in a variety of fields. Some are Tuition Scholarships, others are Grants, and still others are Fully Funded Scholarships.

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Host Institution(s)

The host institution is Yale University, USA.

Level(s)/Field(s)

Undergraduate, Masters, PhD and Postdoctoral in various disciplines.

Scholarship Value

Scholarships are available at Yale University through departments as well as Yale University Grants:

  • Yale University scholarship - covers 100% of the family's demonstrated financial need.
  • To determine your scholarship amount, consider your parent's income, assets, and finances.
  • The average Yale need-based scholarship is over $50,000 and can range from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year.
  • Students whose parents earn less than $65,000 per year pay nothing - tuition, room, and board are all paid for!

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must meet the following:

  • Meet the Language Requirement:
    TOEFL scores of at least the following:
    100 on the internet-based TOEFL
    600 on the paper-based TOEFL
    250 on the computer-based TOEFL
    IELTS scores of 7 or higher and Pearson Test scores of 70 or higher.
  • Be enrolled in or eligible to participate in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
  • They have received or are eligible to receive an ACT or SAT testing fee waiver.
  • Be enrolled in a federal, state, or local program that aids students from low-income families (e.g., TRIO programs such as Upward Bound).
  • Be a ward of the state or an orphan.
  • Annual family income falls within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
  • You are living in a federally subsidized public housing, a foster home or are homeless.
  • Your family receives public assistance.
  • You can provide a supporting statement from a school official, college access counsellor, financial aid officer, or community leader.

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Application Instructions

The following are needed to complete the application:

  • Two Teacher Recommendations
  • $80 Application Fee or Fee Waiver
  • Standardized Testing Results
  • Counsellor Recommendation and School Report (including transcript)
  • Final Report
  • Mid-Year Report
  • Application deadline is 15th December

Official website

  • For Undergraduate students, check here to apply.
  • Graduate students can check here to choose the appropriate program from and apply.

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