The 2017-2018 United States Senate Youth Program
applications are now available. The
application requirements have changed as well as the financial reward. Please review the information below
carefully. Winning this prestigious
award can provide vast opportunities for a student. Motivated and academically driven students
should give strong consideration to applying for this award. All students that apply will be given
consideration before moving to the county and state level of competition. Applications are due to the NOHS counseling
office on September 20, 2017.
What type of student should apply for this program?
Whether outspoken or soft spoken, the type of student who
thrives during Washington Week is one who is truly interested in government,
history, politics and leadership and one who has a demonstrated desire to serve
others in a leadership capacity. The student selected should have experience in
public speaking and working with others as part of public and community service
activities. High academic achievement, high aspirations for college and career
and other clear examples of self-motivation and creativity often define Senate
Youth delegates. Being president of student body government is not enough of a
qualifier in many cases – additional and often extraordinary examples of a
student’s passion for service and empathy for others are often better indicators.
We look for students who are confident and capable of public
speaking because a central part of Washington Week are the many Q and A
sessions where students are given an unparalleled opportunity to speak directly
with the highest-level elected and appointed officials in the country –
including the president of the United States. In addition, we aim to give
students as many formal speaking opportunities as we can through having them
provide introductory and appreciation remarks for each speaker.
