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YIP programs are for high school students (9-12). For more details on the various programs and information on middle school programs, please see the dropdown information below. 

Students will have the option of applying to YIP via written application or video. Students can select their application preference after completing the contact information portion of the application, below.

While we do our best to match students with their first program preference, students will be considered for both programs indicated. Be sure all programs indicated are a good schedule fit prior to selecting them as a location preference.

*If you have questions regarding program accessibility for your student, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Alyssa Berkson at [email protected]. 

2026-2027 Applications:

Applications are now open for YIP in the Spring of 2027! We will be holding two programs in the spring: YIP Framingham on Wednesdays and YIP Wellesley on Thursdays.

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For students attending Concord Academy.

For 9th graders attending The Fenn School.

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest.

This program will run on Wednesday nights at the MetroWest YMCA in Framingham. For the schedule and curriculum, click here. 

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Priority for high school students who live or learn in Hopkinton, Ashland, Milford, or Westborough.

Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed. Information on future programs will be provided in the late spring of 2027.

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest.

Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed. Information on future programs will be provided in the late spring of 2027.

For students attending Middlesex School

For 7th and 8th graders attending Nashoba Brooks School

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest.

Applications for Fall 2026 are now closed. Information on future programs will be provided in the late spring of 2027.

Priority for high school students who live or learn in Wellesley.

This program will run on Thursday nights at the Community Foundation for MetroWest. For the schedule and curriculum, click here. 

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If you have any questions prior to applying, or if you would like to be notified about future semesters, please contact us at [email protected].

Once our mentors and teachers took a step back, it was really eye opening to see what we could accomplish on our own and everything that we did as a group.
Ben, Hopkinton YIP Alumni
This is what I love about YIP. A single conversation can lead to the start of change in a community, as I was lucky enough to witness this past year. YIP has given me so many amazing opportunities to meet other young philanthropists and change-makers that I would never have met otherwise.
Sofia, Nashoba Brooks School YIP Alumni
The idea that my daughter can get hands on experience and learn about what a nonprofit is and what it's like to be a part of one is amazing. The Youth in Philanthropy program is done so thoughtfully.
Jennifer, YIP Parent from Needham