Yale University Graduate Fellowships

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Mandatory Documents Checklist

• ✓Online Application Form
• ✓Statement of Purpose (SOP)
• ✓Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume
• ✓Official Academic Transcripts from all previous institutions
• ✓Letters of Recommendation (typically 3)
• ✓Standardized Test Scores (GRE, if required by the program)
• ✓English Proficiency Test Scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc., for international applicants whose native language is not English or who did not receive their bachelor's degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction)
• ✓Writing Sample (if required by the specific program)

Selection Process

Renewal Policy

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via the official portal. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

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  Research Programs and Deadlines

  * Visit the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) website to explore available PhD and Master's programs. * Note the specific application deadlines for your chosen program, which typically fall in late fall or early winter for admission the following academic year. **

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  Prepare Application Materials

  * Online Application: Complete the application form through the online platform. * Statement of Academic Purpose (ASOP): Articulate your academic background, research interests, and future goals. * Transcripts: Upload unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts are usually required upon admission. * Letters of Recommendation: Provide contact information for three recommenders who will submit their letters directly through the online system. * Standardized Test Results: Submit required scores for tests like the TOEFL/IELTS (for non-native English speakers). GRE or GMAT scores may be required depending on the program. * Resume/CV: Upload an up-to-date curriculum vitae. * Application Fee: Pay the application fee ($105 USD for 2024-2025, check current fee) or apply for a fee waiver if eligible. **

• 3

  Submit Your Application

  * Ensure all sections are complete and materials are uploaded by the program-specific deadline. **

• 4

  Track Your Application Status

  * After submitting, you will gain access to your Application Status Portal. This portal will track the receipt of your supporting materials, including test scores and recommendations. * Admission decisions will also be posted on this portal when they are ready. **

• 5

  Financial Certification for International Students (Post-Admission):** * If admitted, international students will need to submit an Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) Financial Certification Form to demonstrate sufficient funds for visa documentation (I-20). This form is typically due by May 1 with the acceptance of the admission offer and includes bank and tax information.