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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 for Fall 2026 (YIP Hopkinton, YIP Lexington, and YIP Natick) are now open!

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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.

Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed.

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

This program will run on Thursday nights at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. For the schedule and curriculum, click here.

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For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest.

This program will run on Tuesday nights at LexArt. For the schedule and curriculum, click here.

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For students attending Middlesex School

For 7th and 8th graders attending Nashoba Brooks School

For high school students who live or learn in MetroWest.

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

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

Applications for Spring 2026 are now closed.

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].