The 2025 Yale University International Scholarships are worth up to $70,000 per year offered to support students’ study and living expenses.
The scholarships are offered to international students with financial needs to help cover the full cost of attendance.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: USA
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $70,000 Grant
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Yale University Scholarships and financial aid packages are designed to make their world-class education accessible to a diverse pool of talented students, regardless of their financial background.
Yale University in the USA, one of the famous Ivy League institutions, has long been a beacon of academic excellence, attracting students from around the world.
Interested international students are encouraged to seize this opportunity and submit their application as soon as possible.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have demonstrated exceptional academic performance throughout their high school careers. A strong GPA, high standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), and rigorous coursework are essential.
- Yale is committed to need-based financial aid, meaning scholarships are awarded based on the financial need of the student.
- Beyond academics, Yale values leadership qualities and active participation in extracurricular activities.
- Scholarships are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students alike. There is no distinction in the financial aid process based on citizenship.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- The Yale Scholarship can vary from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year; the average Yale need-based scholarship is over $50,000.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Common Application or Coalition Application: This is the primary application form for admission to Yale, which includes personal information, academic history, and extracurricular activities.
- CSS Profile: The CSS Profile is used to assess a family’s financial situation and is required for determining financial aid eligibility.
- Yale Financial Aid Application: This is a specific form that Yale requires in addition to the CSS Profile, to gather more detailed financial information.
- Tax Returns and Income Documentation: Students must submit copies of their parents’ or guardians’ most recent federal tax returns, W-2 forms, and other income documentation.
- School Report and Counselor Recommendation: A report from the applicant’s high school, including a counselor’s recommendation, is required to provide context about the student’s academic performance.
- Two Teacher Recommendations: Yale requires letters of recommendation from two teachers who can speak to the applicant’s academic abilities and character.
- Standardized Test Scores: While Yale has adopted a test-optional policy, students who wish to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application may do so.
- Personal Essay: Applicants must submit a personal essay that reflects their personality, values, and intellectual interests.
- Language Proficiency: Proof of English language test result.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Apply Online to submit an application.
- Upload all the required documents that are mentioned above.
- Request your high school counselor and teachers to submit their reports and letters of recommendation directly to Yale.
- After applying, regularly check the application portal for updates or requests for additional information.
- Respond promptly to any inquiries from the admissions or financial aid offices.
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