2025-2026 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship

U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship
Two Louisiana juniors or seniors will be chosen to attend the 64th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C. during the week of March 7-14, 2026. Upon completion of all on-site events, these two delegates will each receive a $10,000 scholarship. Juniors or seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions they hold during the 2025-2026 school year, per the USSYP official criteria. All student leadership-qualifying positions are subject to the judgment of the state selection administrator and will be verified and confirmed.

Students nominated by their principals must submit an application and a portfolio of required USSYP official criteria information to the Louisiana Department of Education by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Applications will not be taken after the deadline for any reason.
State Guidelines for Nominating Students:
- The principal of any public or private school may recommend up to three students. Homeschool students may also be recommended.
United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Requirements:
- Juniors or seniors who have been elected or appointed to a student government, civic, or educational organization (campus student government officer or representative), class officer, appointment to a local, district, or state panel, commission, or board, or National Honor Society officer may apply. Students may qualify to apply through leadership positions they currently hold, per the USSYP official criteria for the current 2025-2026 academic year, and must actively serve in a qualified leadership position(s) for the entire academic year.
- The student must be enrolled in a public or non-public secondary school in the state where their parent or guardian resides for the entire 2025-2026 academic year.
- At the time of application, the student(s) must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of the application or be in possession of their official Green Card.
- Students must be able to attend all on-site sessions of the Annual Washington Week program from March 7-14, 2026.
Submission Information:
This form must be downloaded and attached below.
Attach the PII release with Parent signature.*

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Student Information
Student Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Student Qualifying Office*
Student Grade Level*

1112
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency at the time of application.*

I am a U.S. citizenI am not a U.S. citizen, but I am a permanent resident in possession of my official Green Card at the time of this application
Student Home Mailing Address*
Student Zip Code and City *
Student Email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name 1*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name 2

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email Address *
example@example.com
Parents/Guardians’ Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Information
Are you a homeschool student?*

YesNo
If you do not know your school site code, please first ask a counselor.
School Site Code
School System Name*
School Name*
Principal Name*
Principal Email Address*
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Principal Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address*
Mailing City*
Mailing Zip Code*
Homeschool School System Name*
Homeschool School Name*
Homeschool Principal Name*
Homeschool Principal Email Address*
example@example.com
Homeschool Principal Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Homeschool Mailing Address*
Homeschool Mailing City*
Homeschool Mailing Zip Code*
School Sponsor Name*

First NameLast Name
School Sponsor Title*
School Sponsor Email Address*
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Required Documentation

Please title each document as it is listed in the application. All documentation is required.
Principal Letter of Recommendation*

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School elective offices and honors (1-2 pages) *

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Transcript of high school/college coursework *

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Academic achievements (1-2 pages) *

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School and Extracurricular activities (1-2 pages) *

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Citizenship and community involvement (1-2 pages) *

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Description of hobbies and college and career plans (1-2 pages) *

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Student Photo*

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U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

School Information

Required Documentation