Yale University offers a vibrant and diverse academic environment for international students, providing numerous scholarship opportunities and global engagements each year. As one of the top universities in the United States and a member of the Ivy League, Yale University offers scholarships at all levels, including undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral programs, as well as research and exchange opportunities. Many international students who choose to study in the United States apply for Yale University Scholarships.
Host Institution
Yale University in the United States.
Level(s)/Field(s)
Scholarships are available for undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral programs across various disciplines.
Scholarship Value
Yale University offers a variety of scholarship options, including:
Yale University Scholarship: Covers 100% of the demonstrated financial need of the student’s family. The scholarship amount is determined based on the parent’s income, assets, and financial situation. On average, Yale need-based scholarships exceed $50,000 per year and can range from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year. Students whose parents earn less than $65,000 per year have their tuition, room, and board fully covered.
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:
Language Requirement:
- TOEFL scores: Minimum scores of 100 for the internet-based test, 600 for the paper-based test, or 250 for the computer-based test.
- IELTS scores: Minimum score of 7 or higher.
- Pearson Test scores: Minimum score of 70 or higher.
Eligibility based on financial need, including:
- Enrollment in or eligibility for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program (FRPL).
- Receipt of ACT or SAT testing fee waivers.
- Enrollment in a federal, state, or local program that supports low-income students.
- Being a ward of the state or an orphan.
- Falling within the Income Eligibility Guidelines set by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
- Living in federally subsidized public housing, a foster home, or being homeless.
- Receiving public assistance.
- Providing a supporting statement from a school official, college access counselor, financial aid officer, or community leader.
Application Instructions
The application process requires the following documents:
- Two teacher recommendations.
- $80 application fee or fee waiver.
- Standardized testing results.
- Counselor recommendation and school report, including a transcript.
- Final report.
- Mid-year report.
For undergraduate students, the application can be completed online through the provided link. Graduate students should visit the appropriate program page to apply.
