An intensive academic and enrichment program for African secondary-school students preparing for tertiary education and leadership. The 2027 cycle offers a six-day online College Prep Workshop and a nine-day Residential Leadership Summit in Rwanda; students may attend only one session.
Duration: Online workshop: 15–20 July 2027 (6 days). Residential Leadership Summit in Rwanda: 7–15 August 2027 (9 days).
Apply through Yale's official application portal. Early Action applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 20 October 2026. Regular Decision applications are due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 20 January 2027. Prepare the completed application with one 400-word essay and two short responses, extracurricular and school information, official secondary-school transcripts or grade reports, and one teacher recommendation submitted through Yale's online recommendation form. Submit the application through the final Submit button. The application page is the authoritative source for the current form requirements.
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