Senate Youth Program

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 annual program will be held in Washington, D.C., from March 7 – 14, 2015.

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.

Visit www.ussenateyouth.org for more information, and to apply, please contact Mrs. Wanda Davis.  The application deadline for participation in the 2015 program is September 30, 2014.

                                       Program Coordinator, USSYP
                                       South Carolina Department of Education
                                       1429 Senate Street
                                       Rutledge Building, Room 1005-C
                                       Columbia, 29201
                                       (803) 734-8485
                                       wdavis@ed.sc.gov