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Tuesday, 22 January 2013
51st Annual United States Senate Youth Program Finalists

The United States Senate Youth Program, established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution, is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The 51st Anniversary program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 9 - 16, 2013. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington experiencing their national government in action. Student delegates will hear major policy addresses by Senators, cabinet members, officials from the Departments of State and Defense and directors of other federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. All transportation, hotel and meal expenses will be provided by The Hearst Foundations. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $5,000 College Scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.

2012-2013 U.S. Senate Youth Program

2013 Finalists and Alternates 01/22/2013 (29 KB)
Announcing the finalists and alternates for 2013.
USSYP Nomination Guidelines 06/14/2012 (60.22 KB)
Guidelines provided to schools and students for their nomination process for the United States Youth Senate Program.
USSYP Frequently Asked Questions 06/20/2012 (131.75 KB)
Answers for general questions frequently asked regarding the United States Senate Youth Program.
U.S. Senate Youth Brochure 06/14/2012 (1.07 MB)
Helpful information regarding the United States Senate Youth Program Scholarship.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Website
Official website for William Randolph Hearst Foundation.

Required Application Documents

USSYP Student Activities 06/07/2011 (36.42 KB)
One of the required documents to be submitted as part of the application packet for the United States Senate Youth Program.
U.S. Senate Youth Program Essay Questions 07/27/2012 (99.52 KB)
Click here for the required essay questions. This section is required, and must be submitted along with the student's application.