Upcoming Events
Open Enrollment for the YMWIC 2025-2026 Program Year
If you have a student who is a rising 3rd – 11th grade student in the Chester Upland, Coatesville, Norristown, Phoenixville, Upper Darby, West Chester, or William Penn School Districts, or at Edmonds Elementary School, Furness High School, or Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia, and you are interested in having them become a part of our dynamic and rewarding Program, register them for the YMWIC Pre-College After-School Program.
Our Program provides immersive and hands-on on-site opportunities for experiencing STEM, business, and the Arts. We offer after-school workshops, Community Service events, a Science Expo, and tutoring; as well as College Prep, College Tours, and College Scholarships, and assistance with college Financial Aid and applications!
Click this link to discover what YMWIC has to offer you and your family, and complete the Student Information Form. A member of our staff will contact you.
All returning Scholars can click these links to complete the 2025-2026 Program Year Online Scholar Application and the Scholar Personal Statement.
YMWIC Pre-Apprenticeship Program
YMWIC Summer 2026 STEAM & Language Arts Programs
YMWIC Summer 2026 STEAM & Language Arts Programs
The Young Men and Women In Charge STEAM & Language Arts Summer Programs are exciting, educational, and fun six-week experiences for rising 1st – 8th grade Scholars. We will be hosting Programs in the Coatesville, Norristown, Phoenixville, Upper Darby, and West Chester School Districts, and at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia.
Students will enjoy a summer of great experiences and exciting projects in math, science, robotics, language arts, reading, art, and much more! There are weekly field trips, including to The Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Camden Adventure Aquarium, and the Academy of Natural Sciences. Registration will begin in January 2026, so stay tuned! Space is limited and will fill quickly.
YMWIC 15th Annual Science Expo and Scholar Presentations
he YMWIC 15th Annual Science Expo and Scholar Presentations will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Henderson High School in West Chester, PA. Beginning in September, YMWIC Scholars selected a challenging grade-appropriate Science Project and will utilize the Scientific Method to execute their Projects. They are required to meet specific deadlines for their project Research Plan, Lab Report, Project Board, and PowerPoint presentation.
The culmination of Scholars’ hard work will be the Presentation and defending of their Projects at the YMWIC Annual Science Expo to a room full of YMWIC Partner judges and an audience of their peers, family, and community members. We invite you all to attend and support our scholars, who are our next generation of STEM Leaders.
YMWIC 16th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet
The YMWIC 16th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026. At this eagerly anticipated evening of fellowship and fun, Scholars will be joined by YMWIC Supporters and Partners, families, friends, and the community. We will honor our Scholars for their accomplishments during the Program Year and acknowledge our graduating Scholars, presenting them with the college scholarships they earned.
In addition, we will recognize Industry Executives and Community Champions and present them with the following awards: WEST IMPACT AWARD; EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION; EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; and COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD.
We look forward to celebrating this special event with our community members. Save the date!
YMWIC 2026 12th Annual Scholarship & Golf Classic
Our 12th Annual Scholarship & Golf Classic will take place in Fall of 2026 – date and location to be determined. Stay tuned for updates! This event brings together a fantastic group of approximately 70 golfers, all eager to participate in an exciting day of friendly competition and unique golf experiences as they support YMWIC’s Scholarship Program.
As golfers finish their rounds, they will gather at the clubhouse for refreshments and camaraderie, reflecting on a day well spent. They will enjoy delicious open buffet lunch and dinner meals, and winning golfers will receive awards. In addition, YMWIC Scholars will stop by to share what the Foundation means to them.
Past Events
GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday, a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world, will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. GivingTuesday emphasizes opportunities to give back to communities and causes in ways that allow for social connection and kindness.
Our mission at YMWIC is to Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders. We invite you to make a difference by helping us meet or exceed our goal of $20,000 to be distributed among the following programs:
- Pre-College After School Program for Grades 3 – 12 in STEM Programming
- Summer Programs for Grades K – 8 STEAM Camp
- Summer Overnight Science Retreat for Grades 7 – 12
- Summer Coatesville and Upper Darby School Districts Upward Bound Program for Grades 9 – 12
- Post-Secondary Education and Undergraduate College Scholarship Program All Scholars are guaranteed to earn a scholarship to attend the school of their choice. Scholars must meet or exceed established criteria.
- Administration and Transportation
You may make your donation by selecting this link. Thank you.
20th Annual College Expo 2025
YMWIC hosted its 20th Annual College & Career Expo on Saturday, November 8, 2025. College and Corporate representatives were on hand to provide Scholars, Parents, and community members with valuable information on finance, admissions, the FAFSA form, careers, apprenticeships, social/community issues, and much more!
During the morning session, participants received valuable lectures and information about matters in health, education, finance, and business. This information was administered to Scholars, families, and the community in a workshop format. Participants were able to attend four 30-minute sessions with topics of interest to them and meet with presenters to have their questions answered.
During the late morning session, participants met our YMWIC Alumni Panel to learn about their experiences in college and how it is preparing them for their next phase.
During the 12:00 PM afternoon session, over 20 partnering universities and corporations participated in an Expo to provide important information about College Requirements; the College Admissions Process; Financial Aid; Careers in STEM, Business, Law and much more. Participants were be able to meet with the representatives one-on-one.
Save the date for next year’s Expo – November 14, 2026.
1st Annual Chef and Winery Gala at the Desmond Hotel
YMWIC hosted its 1st Annual Chef & Winery Gala on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the Desmond Hotel Malvern. Guests at this event enjoyed an elegant and memorable evening of exquisite cuisine, delightful pairings of carefully selected wines, and the joy of fine dining. Our partners were invited to support the Foundation as a Sponsor or Donor for the event, purchase advertising for their organization in our Souvenir Program Booklet, or participate in our Silent Auction. All donations support the YMWIC Scholarship Fund.
15th Anniversary YMWIC Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet
