Two student delegates are selected to represent Kentucky during
the U.S. Senate Youth Program's (USSYP) Washington Week. Delegates also receive a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate
study from The Hearst Foundations. This program is open to outstanding Kentucky
high school juniors and seniors. View the USSYP program brochure for
more details and qualifications.
Applications for the 2024-2025 U.S. Senate Youth Program opened Aug. 1. The deadline to apply is Sept. 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Related Information:
- 2024-2025 Kentucky U.S. Senate Youth Program Application
- USSYP Application Guide – This guide includes basic qualifications to apply, required application materials (including three essay prompts, two letters of recommendation, resume, unofficial high school transcript and signature form) and an overview of the selection timeline.
- USSYP Signature Form – The applicant must secure signatures from their principal/counselor, parent/guardian and self and submit the completed form as part of the online application.
- Kentucky Department of Education press release announcing 2024-2025 application
Meet the 2024 Kentucky U.S. Senate Youth Program Delegates:
Ariel Fader (left) stands with U.S. Sen. Rand Paul and fellow U.S. Senate Youth Program participant Minhal Nazeer. Photo courtesy U.S. Senate Youth Program.