About the program
In line with the strategic goals of the Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, a subsidiary of One of Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) centers, the SACGC Global Enrichment program offers students a chance to obtain a fully paid scholarship and gain admission to the world's most prestigious international universities with the highest ranking (Forbes and QS).
Sabah Al- Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity, one of KFAS subsidiaries is supporting (10) Kuwaiti scholars who get accepted into the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) Summer Program 2025 by fully funding their program fees. If you are interested in knowing more about the (YYGS) summer program, kindly visit their website below:
Yale Young Global Scholars
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About Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS)
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is one of the most globally diverse, two-week academic summer programs in the world exposing participants to innovative topics while facilitating student discussions shaped by international perspectives where students have the opportunity to participate in a STEM subjects.
For further information, you may visit: How to Apply | Yale Young Global Scholars
Program Objectives
Program Information
Two-week academic summer camp
Yale University’s Campus is located in New Haven, Connecticut.
Ranked #23 in QS World University Rankings 2025 and ranked #4 Forbes.
Program Modules approved by SACGC for scholarship are the following:
-Innovations in Science & Technology: Innovations in Science & Technology (IST) is designed for students who are interested in learning about diverse topics in the STEM fields and applying scientific principles to real-world applications. Students explore a wide variety of scientific fields such as physics, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, astronomy, engineering, neuroscience, immunology, psychology, and earth science
-Any other module will not be approved by SACGC for scholarship.
Application Cycle
Terms and Conditions
The student must be a Kuwaiti Citizen.
To enroll in YYGS campus courses, students must be between the ages of 16-17 years old before the start of their chosen module date.
The student must be capable to travel to the United States of America for the summer camp program.
The centre covers the expenses and costs of the program in addition to the student's travel ticket in economy class.
All Yale programs mentioned by the center cover the following (accommodation and meals, which will be provided by the university or the program provider).
It will not be permissible for the guardian to change the place of stay for their accepted child. It is mandatory for students to stay in university housing grounds.
The guardian is solely responsible for obtaining health insurance, which covers the countries of the program. The parents will pay any fees for registration forms of the programs.
Priority for scholars is to the first (10) completed applicants who fulfill YYGS admission requirements.
Any other costs such as the application fee are handled by the parent and not SACGC.
If the student is given any electronic device (laptop, iPad etc.) from the University during the duration of the program, it is the students’ full responsibility to return it and if there is any cost it will be the responsibility of the parent to pay. Furthermore, SACGC will not be held liable for any damage caused.
Priority will be given to the students who have not taken part in SACGCS Global Enrichment program before.
Observations
-The Center will go through a thorough eligible application process which consists of the date of acceptance, date of submission of applications to the Center, and then a final list of the scholarship admissions will be drawn up of the center.
-The Center has the right to cancel/withdraw the sponsorship under any circumstance determined by SACGC without incurring any claims.
