55th Annual United States Senate Youth Program- William Randolph Hearst Foundation

The first phase of this program brings two students from each state to Washington D.C., from March 4-11, 2017. Delegates will hear major policy addresses by senators, Cabinet members, officials of the Departments of State and Defense, and leaders of other federal agencies. They will also participate in a meeting with a justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and the President of the United States. The Hearst Foundation will pay all expenses for the week, including transportation, hotel, and meals.

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The second phase awards a $10,000 Hearst Scholarship to 104 student delegates to the college or university of their choice with encouragement to continue coursework in government and history.

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an intensive week-long educational experience and scholarship sponsored by the United States Senate for outstanding high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in public service. If you are a high school junior or senior already serving as an elected official in your student body or other state or community organization, you may already be qualified to apply.

The selection process begins when public and private high school teachers and principals nominate qualified students starting in early fall. To qualify, students must hold student body office or another elected or appointed position in their communities and show academic interest and aptitude in government, history and politics. Selection processes vary by state, but many states administer a comprehensive public affairs, government and history test prepared annually for the program by a college professor of political science. States may also ask for additional essays and/or personal interviews. The chief state school officer in each state makes the final selection of two delegates and two alternates by December 1. The program is merit-based and highly competitive and the chosen delegates are consistently of the highest caliber in the nation.

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