Yale University Scholarships 2025-2026 (Fully Funded)

Overview
Yale University offers fully funded scholarships for international undergraduate, masters, and PhD students. Scholarships are provided based on financial need, with awards ranging from a few hundred dollars to over $70,000 per year, covering up to 100% of demonstrated need. The average Yale need-based scholarship exceeds $50,000, and families earning less than $65,000 annually receive full coverage for tuition, room, and board.

Scholarship Levels

• Undergraduate: Need-based scholarships that vary depending on family income and financial status.
• Graduate and PhD: Scholarships and funding are managed by individual departments, with many PhD students receiving full tuition coverage, hospitalization benefits, and an annual stipend.

Eligibility Criteria

• English Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL: Minimum 100 (internet-based), 600 (paper-based), or 250 (computer-based).
• IELTS: 7.0 or higher; Pearson Test: 70 or higher.

• Financial Need Indicators (Undergraduate students):

• Participation in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program.
• Receipt of ACT or SAT testing fee waivers.
• Enrollment in low-income assistance programs (e.g., TRIO).
• Being a ward of the state, orphan, or living in foster care, subsidized housing, or homeless.

• Other Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants should meet income guidelines for eligibility.
• Supporting documentation from a school official, financial aid officer, or community leader may be required.

Scholarship Benefits

• Covers 100% of demonstrated financial need based on family finances.
• Scholarships vary, averaging over $50,000 annually.
• For families earning under $65,000 per year, full tuition, room, and board are covered.

Application Process

• Application Documents:

• Two Teacher Recommendations.
• $80 Application Fee (or fee waiver).
• Standardized Testing Results.
• Counselor Recommendation and School Report (including transcript).
• Final Report and Mid-Year Report.

1. Steps:

• Undergraduate: Apply via the official undergraduate application portal.
• Graduate: Apply by selecting the appropriate program through the graduate application portal.

Deadline: Specific deadlines vary; check the Yale admissions page for each program’s deadline.

Additional Resources

Visit the Yale University Scholarship Official Website for full details on eligibility, deadlines, and application procedures.