2026-2027 U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship

U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship
Apply for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Two students from Louisiana, who may be either juniors or seniors, will be chosen to represent the state at the 65th annual U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., from March 6 to March 13, 2027. Each delegate will receive a $12,500 college scholarship upon successfully completing all on-site events.

Eligibility

Students are eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria:
1. They are currently juniors or seniors during the 2026–2027 school year.
2. They hold an eligible leadership position as defined by the United States Senate Youth Program’s official criteria. This includes serving as a student government officer or representative, class officer, member of a local, district, or state board or commission, or an officer in the National Honor Society.
3. They have held that leadership position for the entire academic year.
4. They are enrolled in a public, private, or homeschool secondary school in Louisiana.
5. They are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or official green card holders.
All leadership positions will be reviewed and verified by the state selection administrator.

School Nominations and Applications

Principals of public and private schools may nominate up to three students.

The application process consists of two steps, both of which must be completed by October 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
1. Application Submission: Nominated students must submit a completed application, including all required documentation.
2. Proctored Essay: After submitting the application, students must complete a timed essay under the supervision of a designated school official. Essay topics will be released directly to the school official administering the essay to maintain test security.
Applications will not be considered complete until both the application and the proctored essay have been submitted.
This form must be downloaded and attached below.
Submission Information
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
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent residency at the time of 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
Parent/Guardian Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
School Information
Are you a homeschool student?
Select Your High School.
High School
Site Code
District Name
Physical Address
District Code
Mailing Address
Principal
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.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Homeschool Mailing Address
Homeschool Mailing City
Homeschool Mailing Zip Code
School Sponsor Name

First NameLast Name
School Sponsor Title
School Sponsor Email Address
example@example.com
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 (bullets)

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Transcript of high school/college coursework

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Academic achievements (bullets)

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School and Extracurricular activities (bullets)

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Citizenship and community involvement (bullets)

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Description of hobbies and college and career plans (bullets)

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Student Photo

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U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship

Apply for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program

Eligibility

School Nominations and Applications

Submission Information

Student Information

Parent/Guardian Information

School Information

Required Documentation