Selection Process : State Contacts and Deadlines
Please note: Each state’s deadline date is shown below in blue and will be updated for the 2026 program by August 1, 2025. The deadline in each state may be reconfirmed by contacting the high school principal or the state selection contact.
Alabama
DEADLINE:
September 26, 2025
Dr. Carolyn A. Jones
Education Administrator
Alabama Department of Education
50 N. Ripley Street
Montgomery, 36104
(334) 694-4778
cajones@alsde.edu
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/communication/
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Education Administrator
Alabama Department of Education
50 N. Ripley Street
Montgomery, 36104
(334) 694-4778
cajones@alsde.edu
https://www.alabamaachieves.org/communication/
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Alaska
DEADLINE:
October 24, 2025
Dr. Bjorn Wolter
USSYP Program Coordinator
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, 99811-0500
(907) 465-6542
bjorn.wolter@alaska.gov
www.education.alaska.gov/RecognitionPrograms/
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USSYP Program Coordinator
Alaska Department of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, 99811-0500
(907) 465-6542
bjorn.wolter@alaska.gov
www.education.alaska.gov/RecognitionPrograms/
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Arizona
DEADLINE:
October 14, 2025
Catherine A. Barrett, M.Ed.
Associate Superintendent of Academic Achievement
and Mila Makal Director of Character Education
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson Street, Bin #2
Phoenix, 85007
(602) 364-2065 or (520) 770-3177
Scholarships@azed.gov
https://www.azed.gov/studentachievement/senateyouth/
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Associate Superintendent of Academic Achievement
and Mila Makal Director of Character Education
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson Street, Bin #2
Phoenix, 85007
(602) 364-2065 or (520) 770-3177
Scholarships@azed.gov
https://www.azed.gov/studentachievement/senateyouth/
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Arkansas
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Ms. Ronda Smith
K-12 Social Studies Program Advisor
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
4 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, 72211
(501) 682-7816
ronda.smith@ade.arkansas.gov
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/united-states-senate-youth-program
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K-12 Social Studies Program Advisor
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
4 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, 72211
(501) 682-7816
ronda.smith@ade.arkansas.gov
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/learning-services/curriculum-support/united-states-senate-youth-program
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California
DEADLINE:
October 2025
Ms. Dina Fong
Communications Manager/USSYP Coordinator
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 5602
Sacramento, 95814
ussyp@cde.ca.gov
www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/
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Communications Manager/USSYP Coordinator
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 5602
Sacramento, 95814
ussyp@cde.ca.gov
www.cde.ca.gov/eo/in/us/
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Colorado
DEADLINE:
October 16, 2025
Ms. Kim Burnham
Competitive Grants and Awards Supervisor
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Colorado Department of Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, 80203
(720) 607-1495
Burnham_k@cde.state.co.us
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/senateyouth
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Competitive Grants and Awards Supervisor
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Colorado Department of Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, 80203
(720) 607-1495
Burnham_k@cde.state.co.us
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeawards/senateyouth
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Connecticut
DEADLINE:
October 21, 2025
Mr. Paul J. Castiglione
Curriculum Coordinator
Connecticut State Department of Education
450 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, 06103
(860) 713-6936
Paul.Castiglione@ct.gov
https://portal.ct.gov/sde/social-studies/social-studies-frameworks-and-resources
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Curriculum Coordinator
Connecticut State Department of Education
450 Columbus Blvd
Hartford, 06103
(860) 713-6936
Paul.Castiglione@ct.gov
https://portal.ct.gov/sde/social-studies/social-studies-frameworks-and-resources
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Delaware
DEADLINE:
October 09, 2025
Dr. Michael J. Feldman
Education Associate, Social Studies
Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
Delaware Department of Education
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, 19901
(302) 735-4199
Michael.feldman@doe.k12.de.us
www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3052
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Education Associate, Social Studies
Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
Delaware Department of Education
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, 19901
(302) 735-4199
Michael.feldman@doe.k12.de.us
www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/3052
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Department of Defense Education Activity
DEADLINE:
October 27, 2025
Ms. Pat Schob
Instructional Systems Specialist 6-12 ELA/Social Studies
Department of Defense Education Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
(571) 372-7963
Pat.Schob@dodea.edu
https://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/socialStudies/ussyp.cfm
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Instructional Systems Specialist 6-12 ELA/Social Studies
Department of Defense Education Activity
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22311
(571) 372-7963
Pat.Schob@dodea.edu
https://www.dodea.edu/Curriculum/socialStudies/ussyp.cfm
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District of Columbia
DEADLINE:
October 27, 2025
Emily Webster
Program Manager
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
1050 First St. NE
Washington, 20002
(202) 856-4971
Emily.Webster@dc.gov
https://osse.dc.gov/service/united-states-senate-youth-program-ussyp
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Program Manager
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
1050 First St. NE
Washington, 20002
(202) 856-4971
Emily.Webster@dc.gov
https://osse.dc.gov/service/united-states-senate-youth-program-ussyp
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Florida
DEADLINE:
September 29, 2025
Ms. Barbara Cook
K-8 Social Studies Specialist
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 444
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 245-9429
Barbara.Cook@fldoe.org
www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy/ussyp.stml/
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K-8 Social Studies Specialist
Florida Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 444
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 245-9429
Barbara.Cook@fldoe.org
www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy/ussyp.stml/
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Georgia
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
Ms. Arlecia Brooks
Excellence Recognitions Specialist
Georgia Department of Education
1562 Twin Towers, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, 30334
(678) 206-8158
arlecia.brooks@doe.k12.ga.us
https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/U.S.-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx
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Excellence Recognitions Specialist
Georgia Department of Education
1562 Twin Towers, 205 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE
Atlanta, 30334
(678) 206-8158
arlecia.brooks@doe.k12.ga.us
https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Excellence-Recognition/Pages/U.S.-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx
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Hawaii
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Ms. Tiffany L. Frias
Educational Specialist
Hawaii Department of Education
475 22nd Avenue, Room 207
Honolulu, 96816
(808) 784-7504
tiffany.frias@k12.hi.us
https://www.hawaiistuco.com/ussyp.html”
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Educational Specialist
Hawaii Department of Education
475 22nd Avenue, Room 207
Honolulu, 96816
(808) 784-7504
tiffany.frias@k12.hi.us
https://www.hawaiistuco.com/ussyp.html”
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Idaho
DEADLINE:
October 10, 2025
Ms. Leslie Younger
Coordinator
Idaho Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, 83702
(208) 332-6975
Lyounger@sde.idaho.gov
https://www.sde.idaho.gov/academic/social-studies/
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Coordinator
Idaho Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, 83702
(208) 332-6975
Lyounger@sde.idaho.gov
https://www.sde.idaho.gov/academic/social-studies/
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Illinois
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Ms. Hana Robben
Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board of Education
555 West Monroe Street, Suite 900
Chicago, 60661
(312) 814-8889
hrobben@isbe.net
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/United-States-Senate-Youth-Program-Hearst-Scholarship.aspx
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Principal Consultant
Illinois State Board of Education
555 West Monroe Street, Suite 900
Chicago, 60661
(312) 814-8889
hrobben@isbe.net
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/United-States-Senate-Youth-Program-Hearst-Scholarship.aspx
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Indiana
DEADLINE:
September 19, 2025
Mr. Tim Kalgreen
Director of Civic Education
Indiana Bar Foundation
615 N. Alabama, Suite 426
Indianapolis, 46204
(317) 608 – 6503
tkalgreen@inbarfoundation.org
https://www.inbarfoundation.org/us-senate-youth-program/
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Director of Civic Education
Indiana Bar Foundation
615 N. Alabama, Suite 426
Indianapolis, 46204
(317) 608 – 6503
tkalgreen@inbarfoundation.org
https://www.inbarfoundation.org/us-senate-youth-program/
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Iowa
DEADLINE:
September 01, 2025
Ms. Stefanie Rosenberg Wager
Administrative Consultant- Standards and Practices
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, 50319
(515) 419-2876
stefanie.wager@iowa.gov
www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/advanced-learning-opportunities/us-senate-youth-program
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Administrative Consultant- Standards and Practices
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, 50319
(515) 419-2876
stefanie.wager@iowa.gov
www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/advanced-learning-opportunities/us-senate-youth-program
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Kansas
DEADLINE:
October 10, 2025
Ms. Tamla Miller
Public Service Administrator
Communications and Recognition Programs
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson St., Suite #102
Topeka, 66612
(785) 296-4950
Tmiller@ksde.org
www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Senate-Youth
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Public Service Administrator
Communications and Recognition Programs
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson St., Suite #102
Topeka, 66612
(785) 296-4950
Tmiller@ksde.org
www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Senate-Youth
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Kentucky
DEADLINE:
September 01, 2025
Ms. Rosalind Turner
KBE/KDE Ed Academic Program Manager
Kentucky Department of Education
300 Sower Blvd. – 5th Floor
Frankfort, 40601
(502) 564-2000 Ext. 4626
Rosalind.turner@education.ky.gov
https://education.ky.gov/awards/sturecog/Pages/U.S-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx
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KBE/KDE Ed Academic Program Manager
Kentucky Department of Education
300 Sower Blvd. – 5th Floor
Frankfort, 40601
(502) 564-2000 Ext. 4626
Rosalind.turner@education.ky.gov
https://education.ky.gov/awards/sturecog/Pages/U.S-Senate-Youth-Program.aspx
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Louisiana
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Suzette Rabalais, M.ED
Education Consultant
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, 70802
(225) 342-0192
Suzette.Rabalais@LA.gov
www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/award-programs
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Education Consultant
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, 70802
(225) 342-0192
Suzette.Rabalais@LA.gov
www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/award-programs
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Maine
DEADLINE:
October 10, 2025
Ms. Beth Lambert
Chief Teaching and Learning Officer
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, 04333-0023
(207) 592-4398
Beth.Lambert@maine.gov
https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/content/social/USSYP
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Chief Teaching and Learning Officer
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, 04333-0023
(207) 592-4398
Beth.Lambert@maine.gov
https://www.maine.gov/doe/learning/content/social/USSYP
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Maryland
DEADLINE:
October 09, 2025
Ms. Mary Gable
Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, 21201
(410) 767-0472
mary.gable@maryland.gov
http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/youth-development/ussyp-scholarship.aspx
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Assistant State Superintendent
Maryland State Department of Education
200 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, 21201
(410) 767-0472
mary.gable@maryland.gov
http://marylandpublicschools.org/about/pages/dsfss/youth-development/ussyp-scholarship.aspx
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Massachusetts
DEADLINE:
October 08, 2025
Ms. Donna M. Taylor
Education Specialist
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, 02149
(781) 338-6320
DonnaM.Taylor@mass.gov
https://www.doe.mass.edu/scholarships/senate/default.html
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Education Specialist
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway
Everett, 02149
(781) 338-6320
DonnaM.Taylor@mass.gov
https://www.doe.mass.edu/scholarships/senate/default.html
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Michigan
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Dr. Nicholas S. Orlowski
Executive Director
Michigan Council for History Education
D-1-214 Mackinac Hall
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, 49401
(269)301-0550
teachinghistoryinmi@gmail.com
https://www.teachinghistoryinmi.org/us-senate-youth-program
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Executive Director
Michigan Council for History Education
D-1-214 Mackinac Hall
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, 49401
(269)301-0550
teachinghistoryinmi@gmail.com
https://www.teachinghistoryinmi.org/us-senate-youth-program
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Minnesota
DEADLINE:
October 17, 2025
Ms. Brittany Rawson Haeg
Social Studies Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
400 Northeast Stinson Boulevard
Minneapolis, 55413
(651) 582-8484
mde.USSYP@state.mn.us
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/youth/
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Social Studies Specialist
Minnesota Department of Education
400 Northeast Stinson Boulevard
Minneapolis, 55413
(651) 582-8484
mde.USSYP@state.mn.us
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/youth/
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Mississippi
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
Mrs. Sandra Hilliard
Coordinator of Recognition Programs
Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Educator Effectiveness
Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West Street
Jackson, 39205
(601) 359-3513
shilliard@mdek12.org
https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OTC/recognition
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Coordinator of Recognition Programs
Office of Teaching and Learning, Division of Educator Effectiveness
Mississippi Department of Education
359 North West Street
Jackson, 39205
(601) 359-3513
shilliard@mdek12.org
https://www.mdek12.org/OTL/OTC/recognition
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Missouri
DEADLINE:
October 2025
TBD
Director of Social Studies Curriculum
MO Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, 65102-0480
(573) 751-0398
TBD@dese.mo.gov
http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/social-studies/
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Director of Social Studies Curriculum
MO Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
205 Jefferson Street
Jefferson City, 65102-0480
(573) 751-0398
TBD@dese.mo.gov
http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/curriculum/social-studies/
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Montana
DEADLINE:
October 06, 2025
Ms. Kristen Bokovoy
USSYP Coordinator
Montana Office of Public Instruction
PO Box 202501
Helena, 59620-2501
(406) 444-2417
Kristen.bokovoy2@mt.gov
http://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Student-Resources/Student-Scholarships-Student-Exchange#ussyp
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USSYP Coordinator
Montana Office of Public Instruction
PO Box 202501
Helena, 59620-2501
(406) 444-2417
Kristen.bokovoy2@mt.gov
http://opi.mt.gov/Families-Students/Student-Resources/Student-Scholarships-Student-Exchange#ussyp
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Nebraska
DEADLINE:
October 17, 2025
Ms. Breanne Wilton
Social Studies Specialist
Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Nebraska Department of Education
500 S. 84th Street, 2nd Floor
Lincoln, 68510
(531) 310-2943
bre.wilton@nebraska.gov
https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/united-states-senate-youth-program-hearst-foundations-scholarship/
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Social Studies Specialist
Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Nebraska Department of Education
500 S. 84th Street, 2nd Floor
Lincoln, 68510
(531) 310-2943
bre.wilton@nebraska.gov
https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/united-states-senate-youth-program-hearst-foundations-scholarship/
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Nevada
DEADLINE:
October 01, 2025
Amanda J. A. Hughes, MS
EPP Social Studies and Financial Literacy
Social Studies | Financial Literacy
Nevada Department of Education
Office of Teaching and Learning
755 Roop St. Suite 201
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-5931
amanda.hughes@doe.nv.gov
https://doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-teaching-and-learning/social-studies/us-senate-youth-program
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EPP Social Studies and Financial Literacy
Social Studies | Financial Literacy
Nevada Department of Education
Office of Teaching and Learning
755 Roop St. Suite 201
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-5931
amanda.hughes@doe.nv.gov
https://doe.nv.gov/offices/office-of-teaching-and-learning/social-studies/us-senate-youth-program
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New Hampshire
DEADLINE:
October 16, 2025
Ms. Stacey MacStravic
Recognition & Award Programs Coordinator
New Hampshire Department of Education
24 Hall Street
Concord, 03301
(603) 271-3293
stacey.a.macstravic1@doe.nh.gov
www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/commissioner/recognition-programs/united-states-senate-youth-program
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Recognition & Award Programs Coordinator
New Hampshire Department of Education
24 Hall Street
Concord, 03301
(603) 271-3293
stacey.a.macstravic1@doe.nh.gov
www.education.nh.gov/who-we-are/commissioner/recognition-programs/united-states-senate-youth-program
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New Jersey
DEADLINE:
October 13, 2025
Mrs. Ashley Woolsey-Greene
Social Studies Coordinator
Office of Standards
New Jersey Department of Education
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, 08625
(609) 376-9215
Ashley.woolsey-greene@doe.nj.gov
https://www.nj.gov/education/standards/socst/ussyp.shtml
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Social Studies Coordinator
Office of Standards
New Jersey Department of Education
100 Riverview Plaza
Trenton, 08625
(609) 376-9215
Ashley.woolsey-greene@doe.nj.gov
https://www.nj.gov/education/standards/socst/ussyp.shtml
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New Mexico
DEADLINE:
October 14, 2025
Dr. Warman Hall
NMASSP Committee for Awards
1118 W. Aztec Blvd.
Aztec, 87410
(505) 215-4793
fphallwa@aztecschools.com
https://nmassp.org/ussy-program/
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NMASSP Committee for Awards
1118 W. Aztec Blvd.
Aztec, 87410
(505) 215-4793
fphallwa@aztecschools.com
https://nmassp.org/ussy-program/
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New York
DEADLINE:
October 05, 2025
Ms. Lisa M. Pingelski
Coordinator
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, EBA 860
Albany, 12234
(518) 473-0741
NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov
https://www.nysed.gov/standards-instruction/william-randolph-hearst-foundation-united-states-senate-youth-program
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Coordinator
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue, EBA 860
Albany, 12234
(518) 473-0741
NYSenateYouth@nysed.gov
https://www.nysed.gov/standards-instruction/william-randolph-hearst-foundation-united-states-senate-youth-program
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North Carolina
DEADLINE:
October 05, 2025
Ms. Michelle McLaughlin
Education Consultant
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6307 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, 27699-6307
(984) 236-2827
michelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/academic-standards/programs-and-initiatives/united-states-senate-youth
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Education Consultant
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
6307 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, 27699-6307
(984) 236-2827
michelle.mclaughlin@dpi.nc.gov
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/classroom-resources/academic-standards/programs-and-initiatives/united-states-senate-youth
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North Dakota
DEADLINE:
October 20, 2025
Ms. Jennifer Odell
Director of Outreach & Engagement
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201
Bismarck, 58505-0440
(701) 328-3216
jodell@nd.gov
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/parentscommunity/students/united-states-senate-youth-program//
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Director of Outreach & Engagement
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 201
Bismarck, 58505-0440
(701) 328-3216
jodell@nd.gov
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/parentscommunity/students/united-states-senate-youth-program//
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Ohio
DEADLINE:
October 17, 2025
Ms. Linda McKean
Social Studies Education Program Specialist
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, 43215
(614) 387-0957
Linda.McKean@education.ohio.gov
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-Studies/Resources-for-Social-Studies/US-Senate-Youth-Program
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Social Studies Education Program Specialist
Ohio Department of Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, 43215
(614) 387-0957
Linda.McKean@education.ohio.gov
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-Studies/Resources-for-Social-Studies/US-Senate-Youth-Program
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Oklahoma
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
Dr. Brenda M. Beymer-Chapman
Project Manager for Social Studies and Personal Financial Literacy
Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 316
Oklahoma City, 73105
(405) 522-3523
Brenda.Chapman@sde.ok.gov
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/social-studies#USSYP
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Project Manager for Social Studies and Personal Financial Literacy
Oklahoma Department of Education
2500 North Lincoln Blvd., Suite 316
Oklahoma City, 73105
(405) 522-3523
Brenda.Chapman@sde.ok.gov
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/social-studies#USSYP
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Oregon
DEADLINE:
October 13, 2025
Mr. Amit Kobrowski
Social Science Specialist
Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor
Salem, 97229
(971) 208-0254
Amit.Kobrowski@state.or.us
http://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/pages/united-states-senate-youth-program.aspx
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Social Science Specialist
Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor
Salem, 97229
(971) 208-0254
Amit.Kobrowski@state.or.us
http://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/pages/united-states-senate-youth-program.aspx
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Pennsylvania
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Dr. Felix J. Yerace
Government Relations Coordinator, Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils
Pennsylvania Department of Education
South Fayette High School
3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542 X 603
senateyouth@pasc.net
https://www.pasc.net/senateyouth
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Government Relations Coordinator, Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils
Pennsylvania Department of Education
South Fayette High School
3640 Old Oakdale Road
McDonald, PA 15057
(412) 221-4542 X 603
senateyouth@pasc.net
https://www.pasc.net/senateyouth
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Rhode Island
DEADLINE:
November 03, 2025
Ms. Colleen R. Brophy
Executive Associate
RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, 02903
(401) 222-8700
Colleen.Brophy@ride.ri.gov
http://www.ride.ri.gov/StudentsFamilies/AdditionalResources/StudentScholarships.aspx
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Executive Associate
RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
255 Westminster Street
Providence, 02903
(401) 222-8700
Colleen.Brophy@ride.ri.gov
http://www.ride.ri.gov/StudentsFamilies/AdditionalResources/StudentScholarships.aspx
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South Carolina
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
Ms. Evers Montgomery
USSYP State Coordinator, Strategic Engagement
South Carolina Department of Education
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, 29201
(803) 609-9205
etmontgomery@ed.sc.gov
https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/scholarships/us-senate-youth-program-scholarship/
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USSYP State Coordinator, Strategic Engagement
South Carolina Department of Education
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, 29201
(803) 609-9205
etmontgomery@ed.sc.gov
https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/scholarships/us-senate-youth-program-scholarship/
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South Dakota
DEADLINE:
October 04, 2025
Ms. Melissa Bothun
Social Studies Specialist
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, 57501-2294
(605) 295-0433
Milissa.Bothun@state.sd.us
http://doe.sd.gov/scholarships/senateyouth.aspx
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Social Studies Specialist
South Dakota Department of Education
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, 57501-2294
(605) 295-0433
Milissa.Bothun@state.sd.us
http://doe.sd.gov/scholarships/senateyouth.aspx
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Tennessee
DEADLINE:
September 22, 2025
Rebekah Reed
K-12 Social Studies Manager
Tennessee Department of Education
710 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, 37243
(629) 259-4907
Rebekah.Reed@tn.gov
https://www.tn.gov/education/students/opportunities-for-students.html
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K-12 Social Studies Manager
Tennessee Department of Education
710 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, 37243
(629) 259-4907
Rebekah.Reed@tn.gov
https://www.tn.gov/education/students/opportunities-for-students.html
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Texas
DEADLINE:
October 03, 2025
Ms. Cindee Tonnesen
USSYP Program Manager
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 475-3722
USSYP@tea.texas.gov
www.tea.texas.gov/ussyp/
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USSYP Program Manager
Texas Education Agency
1701 N. Congress Ave.
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 475-3722
USSYP@tea.texas.gov
www.tea.texas.gov/ussyp/
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Utah
DEADLINE:
September 26, 2025
Ms. Brenda McMurtrey
USSYP Coordinator
Utah State Board Of Education
250 E 500 S
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, 84114
(801) 538-7891
brenda.mcmurtrey@schools.utah.gov
https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/socialstudies?mid=1129&aid=4
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USSYP Coordinator
Utah State Board Of Education
250 E 500 S
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, 84114
(801) 538-7891
brenda.mcmurtrey@schools.utah.gov
https://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/socialstudies?mid=1129&aid=4
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Vermont
DEADLINE:
October 20, 2025
Mr. Jay Nichols
Executive Director
Vermont Principals’ Association
Two Prospect Street, Suite #3
Montpelier, 05602
(802) 229-0547
jnichols@vpaonline.org
https://vpaonline.org/student-activities/scholarships/ussyp-scholarship/
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Executive Director
Vermont Principals’ Association
Two Prospect Street, Suite #3
Montpelier, 05602
(802) 229-0547
jnichols@vpaonline.org
https://vpaonline.org/student-activities/scholarships/ussyp-scholarship/
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Virginia
DEADLINE:
September 30, 2025
Ms. Christonya B. Brown
History and Social Sciences Coordinator
Virginia Department of Education
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, 23219
(804) 750-8722
Christonya.Brown@doe.virginia.gov
United States Senate Youth Program | Virginia Department of Education
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History and Social Sciences Coordinator
Virginia Department of Education
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, 23219
(804) 750-8722
Christonya.Brown@doe.virginia.gov
United States Senate Youth Program | Virginia Department of Education
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Washington
DEADLINE:
September 26, 2025
Roz Thompson
Director of Governmental Relations
Association of Washington School Principals
1021 8th Ave. SE
Olympia, 98501-1500
(360) 357-7951
Roz@awsp.org
www.awsleaders.org/senate-youth
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Director of Governmental Relations
Association of Washington School Principals
1021 8th Ave. SE
Olympia, 98501-1500
(360) 357-7951
Roz@awsp.org
www.awsleaders.org/senate-youth
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West Virginia
DEADLINE:
October 10, 2025
Mr. Dustin L. Lambert
State Social Studies Coordinator
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Middle/Secondary Learning
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, 25305
(304) 558-5325
dLLambert@k12.wv.us
https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/social-studies/student-programs/
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State Social Studies Coordinator
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Middle/Secondary Learning
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, 25305
(304) 558-5325
dLLambert@k12.wv.us
https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/social-studies/student-programs/
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Wisconsin
DEADLINE:
October 13, 2025
Ms. Kristen McDaniel
Social Studies Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
Madison, 53707
(608) 266-2207
Kristen.McDaniel@dpi.wi.gov
https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/senate-youth
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Social Studies Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
Madison, 53707
(608) 266-2207
Kristen.McDaniel@dpi.wi.gov
https://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/senate-youth
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Wyoming
DEADLINE:
October 19, 2025
Ms. Madison Lacey
Teacher leadership & Awards Consultant
Wyoming Department of Education
122 25th Street, Ste. E200
Herschler Building, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, 82002
(307) 777-6840
Madison.Lacey@wyo.gov
https://edu.wyoming.gov/for-parents-students/senate-youth-program//
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Teacher leadership & Awards Consultant
Wyoming Department of Education
122 25th Street, Ste. E200
Herschler Building, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, 82002
(307) 777-6840
Madison.Lacey@wyo.gov
https://edu.wyoming.gov/for-parents-students/senate-youth-program//
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