# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 YES! Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Scholarship Alert! Senior Class of 2027 Don't miss the opportunity to apply! See the links below to submit your application.About this EventEvent InfoThe Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education in partnership with the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated ® and University of Texas at Arlington Trio Pre-College Programs is hosting the annual Youth Education Success (YES!) Summit, which is now in its 22nd year.This unique, complimentary, teen-focused summit provides valuable educational workshops and resources to over 750 youth in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. YES! Summit will address today’s growing need for life skills, STEM career awareness, and educational preparedness.The 2026 YES! Summit will be held in person on October 24, 2026, for students in grades 6 -12. The YES! Summit will provide students with an opportunity to network with their peers and attend a variety of workshops on leadership and self-sufficiency for academic and personal success. Potential student workshop topics for the YES! Summit include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) awareness and education, college preparation, and self-development. This year’s YES! Summit will also feature a College Fair, where students will be able to meet with representatives from various colleges and universities. High school seniors will have an opportunity to apply for scholarships offered by the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education.Parents will be able to register for the YES! Summit, and attend valuable workshops with topics addressing financial literacy, mental health strategies, and more.Attendees can attend this complimentary event and enter exciting giveaways. The goal of the YES! Summit is for the Arlington and surrounding communities’ youth to be inspired and imagine the possibilities. Light breakfast and lunch will be served.Please complete our Event Participation Waiver and Release of Liability prior to attending the 2026 YES! Summit.Scholarships for Seniors *Completed application and all supporting materials are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026.Scholarship Links:2026 HBCU for Life Scholarship2026 Standing in Excellence (STEM) Scholarship2026 Leading with Excellence Scholarship - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/arlington/2026-yes-summit/100001989921387437 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, health-wellness, mental-health, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Texas Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Arlington - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Texas Hall - **lat**: 32.7298077 - **long**: -97.1156118 - **full address**: Texas Hall, 701 West Nedderman Drive, Arlington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 YES! Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/81dc1788c00f729626ce543a962906735a076a7763e56f35f11040eef76c3b30-rimg-w336-h209-dc68a848-gmir.jpg?v=1785825190 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 YES! Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 YES! Summit takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Texas Hall, 701 West Nedderman Drive, Arlington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 YES! Summit? - **A:** 2026 YES! Summit is organized by Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 YES! Summit is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Arlington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 YES! 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