Young Scholars LPP of Utica

09/10/2026

❤️ We’re participating once again in this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives campaign on September 18th!

For more than 30 years, Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program (YSLPP) has helped local students dream bigger—and believe those dreams are possible.

From college visits and academic support to STEAM programs, summer enrichment, and lifelong connections, Young Scholars gives students opportunities to discover what they’re capable of and build a future they can be proud of.

But don’t just take our word for it. Hear directly from our Young Scholars about how this program has impacted their lives: 🎥
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxyIpF1D9AsgwKXK6zfvVfI6dAxEZM2iR

And this year, your gift can go TWICE as far!

Thanks to the generous partnership of the UpMobility Foundation, all donations to Young Scholars will be matched 1:1, up to $15,000.

That means your $25 becomes $50. Your $100 becomes $200. Your generosity can help open even more doors for our students.

On September 18th, join us in investing in the next generation of Young Scholars.

Together, we can help our students Grow Big Dreams. 💙

Donate here on September 18th! : https://www.givemv.org/organizations/youngscholars

06/15/2026

We recently welcomed our newest class of Young Scholars during a special ceremony at Utica University. Congratulations to the class of 2032, we look forward to seeing all that you accomplish over the next six years!

06/14/2026

We love participating in Mohawk Valley Gives and look forward to sharing more about our 2026 campaign in a few months!

05/27/2026

Words cannot express how proud we are of Ayham. A fine Young Scholar and role model/leader within the Utica City School District!

Two 13-year-old boys jumped into action to save a young girl from drowning while swimming.

05/26/2026

Our wellness group wrapped up five incredible weeks with a day of outdoor fun at Green Lakes State Park, sound bowl meditation, and ice cream to celebrate! 🌿🍦 We are so proud of this amazing group for showing up with open minds and open hearts. Read more about their journey at Young Scholars CONNECT below!
Aligned Minds Consulting

https://ysconnect.org/post/%f0%9f%8c%9e-hiking-healing-happiness-%f0%9f%92%9a/

05/13/2026

Jim McCoy of Indium Corporation is running the Boilermaker Road Race with a Young Scholars Charity Bib. To support him, visit the link below today!

Welcome to the 2026 Boilermaker Charity Bib Partner Portal! We're so excited to announce that the following organizations have bibs for the 2026 Boilermaker 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and 5K presented by Utica National: * Human...

05/12/2026

Attention Young Scholars Alumni! 🌟

Looking for a PAID internship AND career experience this summer?

Through our GLDP Internships, we offer a $1,700 stipend for 100 hours of work!

Don’t miss this opportunity—email Assistant Director Cora Owens at [email protected] for more info!

05/06/2026

Check out our winter newsletter to see all the fun we've been up to the past few months!

Young Scholars Alumni Society is now Young Scholars CONNECT!

05/05/2026

Five weeks. Twenty students. One incredible journey. 💛✨

Our wellness program, led by social worker Alyssa Freeman and mindfulness practitioner Mikelle Deck, wrapped up with yoga, meaningful conversations, cooking, creativity, and so much growth along the way.

We are so proud of every student who showed up each week with openness and courage. 👏

Head over to Young Scholars CONNECT to read the full story and see everything these amazing students experienced together! 🔗https://ysconnect.org/post/five-weeks-of-growth-connection-and-self-discovery-%f0%9f%92%9b%e2%9c%a8/

04/29/2026

Our friends at Civics Unplugged are hiring a full-time Summer Program Associate for CU Commons in Upstate New York, with a focus on the Mohawk Valley!

This paid role ($3,000/month, June–August 2026, with room for growth!) is a great fit for college students, recent grads, or early-career professionals interested in community-building, event planning, and youth engagement. You’ll help lead programs to teach and empower civic innovators–someone who sees any problem affecting their community as a civic issue and uses new tools and approaches to break out of old patterns to build a better future.

Applicants should be based in or connected to the Mohawk Valley.

To apply: send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Questions? Reach out to Abby Binder at the same email.

Please share with your networks!