The deadline for submitting the 2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program application is September 30 at 5:00 p.m.
The U.S. Senate Youth program application is open to all Georgia high school juniors and seniors who meet the program eligibility criteria, complete the online application, secure signatures from their principal, counselor, and parent/guardian, and obtain two letters of recommendation. Previously selected delegates to Washington Week and U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship recipients are ineligible for the program.
Verification forms for principal, counselor, and parent/guardian signatures can be downloaded here.
Find the official USSYP program brochure here: https://ussenateyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/USSYP-Official-2025-Brochure.pdf
Program Eligibility Criteria
High school juniors or seniors:
- Must hold a high-level leadership position in a student government, civic, or educational organization during the entire 2024–2025 academic year.
- Must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. at the time of application.
- Be enrolled for the entire 2024-2025 academic year in a public or private high school in Georgia.
- At least one parent or guardian is required to be a Georgia resident.
- Must attend all Washington Week events in person to serve as a delegate and receive the scholarship. The 63rd Annual Washington Week is March 1-8, 2025.
Should you have any questions, please contact Arlecia Brooks, GaDOE Excellence Recognitions Specialist, at Recognitions@doe.k12.ga.us.