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Minnesota Youth Institutes

Opportunities for Minnesota Students

The Youth Institutes held across Minnesota offer life-changing experiences where high school students engage with local leaders and experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Minnesota and around the world. 

List of 2026 Youth Institutes in Minnesota

    Minnesota Youth Institute | May 14 at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Registration by March 27; Paper Submission by April 3)

    Ag Country Youth Institute | April 29 at the University of Minnesota Morris (Registration by April 8)

    Northern Great Plains Youth Institute | May 6 at the University of Minnesota Crookston (Registration by April 1)

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