YGA Programs

Global ImpactCollege Program

The YGA College Program is designed for students who have successfully completed YGA’s Global Impact High School program

or have connected with YGA during their university years and are studying abroad.

This program is tailored for university students studying at top universities in Europe and the U.S. who aspire to contribute to making Turkey

and the world a better place while simultaneously developing themselves.

YGA students actively participate in the World Science Movement project, leading science education sessions for underserved children to instill science with conscience and create digital science content. Throughout the year, high-potential volunteers are selected for the College Program based on observations from science workshops and evaluations from YGA Alumni and Dream Partners mentoring groups.

College students dedicate a total of 200 volunteer hours over the course of the one-year program. They actively participate in:

• Mentorship programs
• Online sessions & broadcasts
• Camps & internship opportunities
• Fieldwork in the Science Movement Project

Through YGA’s field study approach, students are nurtured with the philosophy: "Those who lift each other, rise together."

Their team-based responsibilities in the field play a crucial role in their development.

These are interactive sessions where YGA Alumni and Dream Partners engage with participants in a genuine and meaningful way.

The goal of these sessions is to provide volunteers with the opportunity to closely observe Dream Partners, ask one-on-one questions, and gain valuable insights that will contribute to their personal and professional growth.

YGA Volunteers, guided by YGA Alumni, take on key responsibilities within the World Science Movement Project, gaining firsthand experience by closely observing the founding teams of globally awarded YGA social impact ventures.

From technology-based solutions for the visually impaired to renewable energy systems, volunteers collaborate on diverse social innovations, developing skills in R&D, project management, and problem-solving. They enhance their expertise through hands-on experiences, working alongside fellow YGA members studying at world-renowned universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, Berkeley, Cambridge, Oxford, UCL, and Imperial College.

YGA Alumni play an active role in mentoring and supporting volunteers, offering on-the-job feedback that improves both technical skills and personal awareness. Volunteers present their ideas to YGA Dream Partners, gaining real-world project experience and learning to execute high-impact social innovations.

Program Application Will Open on the Specified Date

The Global Impact Talks, scheduled for July 2025, mark the first stage of the College Program selection process.

The application form to participate in the event will be available on the website in June.

Candidates for the Global Impact College Program will be evaluated based on recommendations from Global Impact High School Program alumni.

For more details about the process, stay connected with us on social media!

All students who qualify for the program will be admitted with a full scholarship.

Elif Girgin Harmancı

Director of Global Programs & Projects