The Foundation for MetroWest is now accepting student applications to its 2023-2024 Youth in Philanthropy programs.
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) offers high school students who live or learn in MetroWest the opportunity to develop leadership, critical thinking, and collaboration skills while giving back to their community. Designed for students entering grades 9-12, programs meet one evening a week during the YIP fall or spring semester. Participating students work together to identify community needs, learn about local nonprofits, and make funding decisions that have a direct impact on youth in the MetroWest region.
The Foundation will offer three programs this fall, including a new Framingham-based program, and two programs in the spring of 2024.
Youth in Philanthropy alumni have found the program to be a unique and valuable experience that they have been able to continue drawing on after their graduation from the program. One past student of the program, Riya Bahadur of Dover, commented, “If you are passionate about helping others, community service, or learning new things I would highly recommend this program. The program teaches you so much about the communities we live in and helps you learn how to best focus your passion and intention in impactful ways.”
To learn more or apply, students can visit yipmetrowest.org. Students interested in the fall programs are encouraged to apply before the fall priority deadline on June 30th. Following the fall priority deadline, admission is rolling throughout the summer, based on availability. The priority application deadline for spring 2024 programs is October 31st.
About The Foundation for MetroWest
The Foundation for MetroWest improves the quality of life in 30+ MetroWest communities by providing financial and educational resources to local nonprofit organizations, sharing essential data about our region to inform decision making, and partnering with donors to help guide and align their giving with the areas of greatest need in the community.
About Youth in Philanthropy (YIP):
As an integral program of The Foundation for MetroWest, YIP was founded in 1997, and over the past 25 years YIP has grown to become one of the largest and longest running youth philanthropy education programs in the country.
Today, YIP is offered by the Foundation for MetroWest with the generous support of individuals, families and community partners. We share a vision that young people need opportunities to develop the skills to be the future leaders and stewards of our community.
Contact:
Matt Jose
Program Officer
Foundation for MetroWest
508-647-2260
yip@foundationformetrowest.org
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