Boys State 2026 Application
IMPORTANT: If you received registration instructions, this is NOT the correct form to complete. Please follow the instructions provided to you.

Please fill out this application if you would like to apply to attend Massachusetts Boys State 2026

Program Date: June 13 to 19, 2026
Location: Stonehill College, Easton, MA

Applications are due in May 22. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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Before you start - please read above
An application is the first step to your Boys State journey, by completing this application you indicate that you would like for formally be consider to be part of Boys State 2026.

If you have already been sponsored or accepted to the program by your local Legion Post or another organization such as your school, you will need to complete the Registration Process; if you have not received the registration instructions, please contact us at info@maboysstate.org with your sponsor name and their contact info.

If you know someone that might be interested in Massachusetts Girls State, please refer them to  massgirlsstate.org for additional information.
Requirements
Requirements for the the selection of candidates to attend Massachusetts Boys State must of consist all of the following:
- Be a Junior in High school and not over 18 years of age.
- Better than average student and have the endorsement of his high school principal and teachers.
- Possess qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, scholarship, patriotism and service.
- Must be a qualified leader and organizer of school groups.
- Have self-reliance, personality, and be able to compete with 0 others of like standing.
- Demonstrate a preference for civics, public speaking or debate.
- Believe in ideals of ‘God and Country’ on which The American Legion is founded.
- Able to participate for the full term of the program without interruption.
Are you already working with your local American Legion Post or school on attending Boys State? *
If so, please complete this official application to ensure all formalities are properly handled.
Local American Legion Post # (If known)
Local American Legion Post Point of Contact (If Known)
Your Information
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
If possible, please use personal email address, since many schools email server often block external senders.
Cell Phone *
What city/town you live in? *
Current High School *
School Reference Point of Contact (POC)
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Usually History/Social Studies Teacher or Guidance Counselor, this reference should be someone who knows you well enough to speak to your academic and leadership experience and can vouch for your abilities to succeed at Massachusetts Boys State.
School Reference POC Email
 *
How did you hear about Boys State?
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Why would you like to attend the program? (up to 150 words)
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Student Confirmation
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I hereby confirm I have received consent from a parent/guardian to complete this application form and that all information are current and accurate. Furthermore, I acknowledge I have met the requirements to attend Boys State as stated on this application, including being a Junior (11th Grade) in High school and not over 18 years of age.

Additionally I understand the program runs from June 2026 and that I am able to attend the full duration of the program.

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Next step - please read before submitting
You are about to submit your Boys State 2026 Application. Once you application is submitted, it will be forwarded to the American Legion Boys State District Chairman and the Boys State Committee.

Applicant not working with Post/School
If you are not already working with your local American Legion Post or your school, the application review process may take up to 45 days. If you do not hear anything afterward, please contact us at application@maboysstate.org

Applicant working with Post/School
If you are already working actively with your local American Legion Post or your school to secure a sponsorship, please continue working with the Post or school on your application. In the case you're unable to secure a sponsorship, please reach out to us at application@maboysstate.org

Upon receiving sponsorship to Boys State 2026, you will receive an registration instructions via email from us or your program sponsor.
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