The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is an annual competition sponsored jointly by the U.S. Senate and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
Two high school student delegates are selected from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense's overseas educational activities after a rigorous testing and interviewing process. Each delegate receives a $5,000 scholarship that can be applied to any U.S. college, as well as an all-expenses paid week-long trip to Washington, D.C. The 104 student delegates are immersed in Washington activities throughout their week's stay. Delegates hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the Departments of State and Defense and directors of federal agencies, as well as participate in a meeting with a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. In most occasions, delegates have a reception with the President of the United States at the White House. Delegates have the opportunity to visit many Washington D.C. landmarks throughout the week and stay at the Mayflower Hotel. In addition to outstanding leadership abilities and a strong commitment to volunteer work, the student delegates rank academically in the top one percent of their states. They continue to excel and develop impressive qualities that are often directed toward public service. The competition works closely with many more local organizations like the Florida Law Related Education Association for assistance with participants.
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