Our 12th Annual Scholarship & Golf Classic took place at the Chester Valley Golf Club on September 14th, 2026. This event brought 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 supported YMWIC’s Scholarship Program.

As golfers finished their rounds, they gathered at the clubhouse for refreshments and camaraderie and reflected on a day well spent. They enjoyed delicious open buffet lunch and dinner meals, and winning golfers received awards. In addition, YMWIC Scholars stopped by to share what the Foundation means to them.

The 2026 High School Summer programs were the initial start for the 2026-2027 program year.  During this 5- or 6-week program, Scholars explored career opportunities, visited colleges, learned fundamentals of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, participated in field trips and academic enrichment programs while enhancing leadership skills. It was a safe and fun experience for our 9^th-12^th graders. We hope to see you next summer!

The YMWIC 16th Annual Scholarship & Awards Banquet took place on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The event was well attended at the Valley Forge Sheraton Hotel in King of Prussia.  We honored our Scholars and recognized our community partners.  Our Keynote Speaker was Ms. Carniesha Kwashie, PECO Sr. Director of Workforce Development.  Our West Impact Award was presented to Johnson Matthey. The Educational Leadership Award for Secondary Education was presented to Dr. Jason P. Sherlock, Principal at B. Reed Henderson High School.  The Educational Leadership Award for Post Secondary Education was presented to Ms. Beth Bollinger, Chemistry Department at Saint Vincent College. The Community Leadership Award was presented to Mrs. Sandra Bradley, West Chester Area School District Community Liaison

The YMWIC 15th Annual Science Expo and Scholar Presentations took 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 utilized the Scientific Method to execute their Projects. They were required to meet specific deadlines for their project Research Plan, Lab Report, Project Board, and PowerPoint presentation.

The culmination of Scholars’ hard work was 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. Job well done to our Scholars on their amazing projects, and congratulations to our winners!

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.

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.

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.