What is they USSYP?
The USSYP (United States Senate Youth Program) brings the highest-level officials from each
branch of government together with an outstanding group of high school
students- two high school juniors and seniors from each of the fifty states,
the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity
(DoDEA)- during an intensive educational program week held in Washington, D.C.
The program is merit-based and highly competitive. Each
student will also
receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship with
encouragement
to pursue coursework in history and political science.
Who can apply?
Qualified junior or senior high school students must show
demonstrated leadership through public service in elected or appointed
positions in organizations that relate to government, public affairs, history
and/or community service. They must be actively serving in qualified leadership
positions for the entire 2016– 2017 academic year. Further qualifications are discussed in the brochure below.
When
and where is my application due?
Applications
should be turned into the NOHS guidance office by 3:30 on September 9th. A committee will then select which
applicants will be selected as winners from our community by late September.
Brochure:
Applications are available for pick up in the guidance office. Again, please return your application to the NOHS guidance officy by 3:30 on September 9th.
