Education • Leadership • Public Service

Education • Leadership • Public Service

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 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week will be in Washington, D.C. March 1 – 8, 2025. The national deadline for all states to submit their delegate selections is December 1, 2024. 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. Students must be actively serving in high-level elected or appointed leadership positions to qualify to apply (see How to Apply).

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 usually participate in meetings with the president and 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 $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science. To apply, please contact your state selection contact.

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63rd Annual
UNITED STATES SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM
2025 SENATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

HONORARY CO-CHAIRS

Vice President Kamala D. Harris

Senator Charles E. Schumer

Majority Leader

Senator Mitch McConnell

Republican Leader

SENATE CO-CHAIRS

Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)

Thom Tillis (R-NC)

SENATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)
Tina Smith (D-MN)
Peter Welch (D-VT)

Susan M. Collins (R-ME)
John Cornyn (R-TX)
Jerry Moran (R-KS)
Pete Ricketts (R-NE)