Application Information
The Yale Summer Humanities Scholars Program is open to rising high school seniors with a demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for the humanities. Students should have a strong academic record and an interest to pursue the humanities in college. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by Sunday, July 4, 2027.
[date] Program Dates
Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 30, 2027
How to Apply
Submit an application through the Yale Summer Session Application Portal, which will open in early January.
Application Materials
In addition to the standard Yale Summer Session application, which includes submission of a high school transcript and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or academic advisor, including one from a current teacher, Summer Humanities Scholars Program applicants must submit these additional materials in their application:
- A brief statement (250–300 words) describing their interest in the program and what they hope to gain from the experience.
- A list of their five favorite books and five favorite aesthetic objects, e.g., films, songs, paintings, sculptures.
- A ten-page, double-spaced portfolio showcasing their best writing. The portfolio may consist of excerpts from one or more longer works, shorter essays, or a combination of both.
Deadline
Applications are due on February 22, 2027.
Although students are strongly encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle and before the deadline listed above, students may continue to apply until May 17, 2027, and their applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, pending space in the program.
Admission Decisions
Students who apply on or by February 22, 2027, will be notified of their admission decision by March 8, 2027. Admitted students will have until March 15, 2027, to submit their non-refundable Enrollment Deposit and Administrative Fee to confirm their enrollment. Students who apply after February 22, 2027, and receive their admission decision after March 8, 2026, will have one week following their decision release to submit their non-refundable Enrollment Deposit and Administrative Fee.