Yale World Fellows Program
A four-month leadership fellowship at Yale for emerging leaders from outside the United States, with a stipend, housing, insurance and travel, and no tuition.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Fellowship, Professional
Destination
United States
Funding
Taxable living stipend, a modest furnished apartment, medical insurance and round-trip travel from the home country; no tuition or fees to Yale.
Eligible applicants
Non-U.S. professionals 5 to 25 years into their careers
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Overview
Yale World Fellows Program is offered by Yale University for Fellowship, Professional study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testFluent English; no TOEFL or IELTS required, assessed at interview.
- AgeNo minimum or maximum age (average about 39).
- CV (max 3 pages)Required
- Personal statement (max 600 words)Required
- Three letters of recommendation in EnglishRequired
- Video statementRequired
What this scholarship covers
Living stipend
Included
Furnished apartment
Included
Medical insurance
Included
Round-trip travel
Included
Tuition fees
Included
Taxable living stipend, a modest furnished apartment, medical insurance and round-trip travel from the home country; no tuition or fees to Yale. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizen of a country other than the United States (dual U.S. citizens may apply, with preference for work focused outside the U.S.).
- International eligibility
- Dual U.S. citizens are accepted but the page gives preference to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
For citizens of a country other than the United States who are 5 to 25 years into their careers with significant regional, national or international accomplishments. Dual U.S. citizens may apply but preference goes to those working outside the U.S. Full-time students and full-time academics are not eligible. Fellows must live in New Haven for the whole programme.
Applicant profile
- Non-U.S. professionals 5 to 25 years into their careers
Study route
- Fellowship, Professional study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- For citizens of a country other than the United States who are 5 to 25 years into their careers with significant regional, national or international accomplishments. Dual U.S. citizens may apply but preference goes to those working outside the U.S. Full-time students and full-time academics are not eligible. Fellows must live in New Haven for the whole programme.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Create an account in the online application
- 2
Upload a CV and personal statement
- 3
Enter three recommenders' details
- 4
Record the video statement in the platform
- 5
Pay the $20 fee and submit before the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
Applications for the 2027 programme are open; the programme runs mid-August to mid-December 2027; decisions by the end of April.
The listed deadline is December 2, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Yale University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 2, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.