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Ghana, Rwanda, and Zimbabwe host this year's programs
June 27, 2017
On July 29, the Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program kicks off its series of three sessions in Accra, Ghana; Kigali, Rwanda; and Harare, Zimbabwe. YYAS is a high-...
February 22, 2017
YYAS aims to identify, train, and mentor Africa’s next generation of leaders. It offers opportunities for high school students on the continent to pursue higher...
November 11, 2016
The 2017 application for the Yale Young African Scholars Program (YYAS) is now available! YYAS is a high-intensity program that brings together African secondary school...