Yale Young Global Scholars: Politics, Law & Economics (PLE)

Summer program · Yale University

The Politics, Law & Economics track of Yale Young Global Scholars gathers sophomores and juniors on Yale's campus for two weeks of seminars and a capstone research project on public policy, human rights, market regulation, governance, and international relations. Three two-week sessions run between late June and late July 2027, each taught by Yale faculty and graduate instructors. Tuition is $7,500, but need-based financial aid can cover up to 100% of that cost for both domestic and international applicants.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 10–11

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsPolitical Science · Public Policy · Economics · Law

EligibilityMust be 16-18 years old by the first day of the student's session (age requirement cannot be waived)

Logistics

Cost to you$7,500; need-based aid can cover up to 100%

Financial aidAvailable

StipendNone

FormatResidential

Length2 weeks per session; three sessions run June 20-July 30, 2027

WhereYale University, New Haven, CT

Applying

DueRegular Decision due January 6, 2027 (Early Action Oct 15)

You submitOnline application; Early Action and Regular Decision rounds

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