Yale University Scholarships for International Students
Yale University · 🇺🇸 United States · North America
FundingFully Funded
LevelBachelors
DeadlineJanuary
Application feeFree
About this scholarship
100% demonstrated need-based financial aid covering full tuition, room, board, travel, and health insurance for all four years. 4 years undergraduate (renewable annually)
ProviderYale University
CountryUnited States (North America)
Host university / institutionYale University (New Haven, Connecticut)
Degree levelsBachelors
Fields of studyAll fields
Funding typeFully Funded
Application feeFree
DeadlineSingle-choice early action November 1; regular decision January 2. Financial aid materials due same dates.
IntakeAugust / September
Applications openAugust
CompetitionVery High
Programme duration4 years undergraduate (renewable annually)
BachelorsAll fields
Yale University Scholarships for International Students eligibility criteria
International student of any nationality
Admitted to Yale College as a first-year undergraduate
Demonstrated financial need (Yale is need-blind for all applicants)
Strong academic record and standardized test scores
Leadership potential and community contribution
No separate scholarship application required (need-blind admission)
Benefits and coverage
Full tuition fees covered (100% of demonstrated need)
On-campus room and board
Travel allowance (one round-trip per year for international students)
Health insurance coverage
Books and course materials
Yale summer fellowship funding
Access to Yale's global alumni network
Required documents
Common Application or Coalition Application with Yale-specific questions
Secondary school transcripts
Two teacher recommendations
School counselor recommendation
SAT or ACT scores (Yale is test-flexible)
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (for non-native English speakers)
CSS Profile and Yale Financial Aid Application
How to apply for the Yale University Scholarships for International Students
Review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet every requirement.
Prepare all required documents early — transcripts, CV, recommendation letters and motivation letter.
Single-choice early action November 1; regular decision January 2. Financial aid materials due same dates. Submit a complete application before the January deadline.
Always confirm the latest details on the official website before applying.
Amount / coverage100% demonstrated need-based financial aid covering full tuition, room, board, travel, an…
LevelsBachelors
Frequently asked questions
International student of any nationality Admitted to Yale College as a first-year undergraduate Demonstrated financial need (Yale is need-blind for all applicants) Strong academic record and standardized test scores Leadership potential and community contribution No separate scholarship application required (need-blind admission)
Full tuition fees covered (100% of demonstrated need) On-campus room and board Travel allowance (one round-trip per year for international students) Health insurance coverage Books and course materials Yale summer fellowship funding Access to Yale's global alumni network
Common Application or Coalition Application with Yale-specific questions Secondary school transcripts Two teacher recommendations School counselor recommendation SAT or ACT scores (Yale is test-flexible) TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (for non-native English speakers) CSS Profile and Yale Financial Aid Application
Single-choice early action November 1; regular decision January 2. Financial aid materials due same dates.
No — applications for the Yale University Scholarships for International Students are free.