Yale University Scholarships 2025-2026 (Fully Funded for International Students)
18. October 2025
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Yale University Scholarships 2025-2026 (Fully Funded for International Students)
Yale University offers a number of scholarship & financial aid opportunities designed to make study at Yale accessible to talented students worldwide.
Whether you’re applying for undergraduate, master’s or PhD study, this guide highlights what you need to know about fully-funded scholarship options for 2025-2026 intake.
Key Point: Yale states that it will meet **100% of demonstrated financial need** for admitted undergraduates, including international students.
What “Fully Funded” Means at Yale
For undergraduate students, “fully funded” at Yale typically means tuition + room + board + other fees are covered by a financial aid award, if your family shows demonstrated need. 2
For graduate students (masters, PhD) funding often comes through fellowships, assistantships or department awards. 3
Undergraduate: families with incomes below a certain threshold (for example ~$75,000 USD) may make **zero contribution**. 4
Graduate/PhD: Many programs offer tuition waivers + stipends. 5
Who Is Eligible?
While funding levels depend on the program, the general eligibility factors include:
High academic achievement or potential.
Demonstrated financial need (especially for undergraduate aid). 6
For international students: English proficiency, ability to hold full-time student status.
Graduate applicants: research experience, faculty interest, specific departmental fellowships.
Steps to Apply
Here’s an overview of what to do:
Choose the level of study (Undergraduate / Master / PhD) and the program of interest at Yale.
Check the application deadlines and required materials for your selected program.
Submit your application (e.g., Common Application for undergraduates, departmental application for graduate programs).
Complete the financial aid form (for undergraduates) or fellowship application (for graduate programs) — including demonstrating financial need if required. 7
Await admission and financial aid decision. If admitted and offered a full-need award, you may receive a “fully funded” package.
What to Check & Expect
Ensure your family’s income/assets information is accurate — this affects the amount of your award. 8
Look at whether the award covers visas, health insurance, travel costs (often not fully covered). Some sources note that travel may not be included. 9
Graduate awards may depend on departmental budget and competition — early contact with potential faculty advisor is beneficial.
Confirm whether you qualify for need-based aid as an international student (Yale does admit international students to full-need programs). 10
Deadline & Important Facts
Deadlines vary by program and year — always check Yale’s official admissions & financial aid pages.
Example: For the Yale Young Global Scholars (high-school summer program) need-based financial aid covers full tuition but may exclude travel. 11
Conclusion
If you’re an international student aiming for a world-class education at Yale, you should know that **“fully funded” is possible** — especially for undergraduates with strong academic credentials and demonstrated financial need.
Careful preparation, early research, and meeting deadlines are key. Make sure to explore program-specific grants, fellowships, and departmental funding for graduate study.
Good luck!
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