Yale World Fellows Scholarship 2027

The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program for leaders with demonstrated impact based out of Yale’s International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. 

Each year, the Program selects a diverse cohort of World Fellows to spend four months together in residence at Yale University to grow intellectually, share knowledge, strengthen skills and expand networks. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 2, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorYale University
• City to studyConnecticut
• School to studyYale University
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A taxable stipend to cover the costs of living in New Haven
• A modest, furnished, one or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the program
• Medical insurance
• Round-trip travel from home country

Requirements

• Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. The average age of a World Fellow is 39, though there is no minimum or maximum age limit.
• Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States.
• Applicants must be fluent in English. An excellent command of the English language is essential to successfully participating in the program.

• World Fellows are required to be in residence at Yale University in New Haven for the entirety of the program which runs from mid-August through mid-December.

Applicants must have:

• An established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity.
• A commitment to the good society and to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level.
• A promise of a future career in leadership and notable global impact.
• A special capacity for critical, creative, entrepreneurial, and strategic thinking.
• A likelihood to benefit from participation in the program and to contribute to the global perspective on Yale’s campus.
• A commitment to a rigorous program of activities, to full-time residence at Yale for the entire duration of the program, and to mentoring students and speaking frequently on campus.

Selection Process

• The application process for admission to the World Fellows Program is done entirely online. There are no paper forms to complete or mail.
• There is a $20 application fee to apply.
• Prior to the deadline, you may work on your application at any time and submit it when you are ready. After creating an account and accessing the online application, you can upload materials and request your letters of recommendation.

• Applicants are required to submit a résumé/curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages), a personal statement (maximum 600 words), and three letters of recommendation. Applicants must also submit a brief video statement, and the $20 application fee. Comprehensive instructions can be found within the online application once you create an account.

   

Check also:
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships for International Students 2026

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Yale webpage.