Iowa Department of Education

The state of Iowa has accepted an invitation to participate in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The program is designed to give young Americans a working knowledge of American political life.

Each year two Iowa students have the opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation pays all expenses. In addition, the two Iowa high school representatives each receive a $5,000 scholarship, subject to scholarship conditions and requirements.

Selection of the two Iowa high school representatives is based solely on the outstanding ability and demonstrated leadership qualities of elected junior or senior high school student officers for the 2008-2009 school year.

Each high school may nominate one student. Student application materials are available from the AEAs in August. The completed applications are submitted to each AEA USSYP contact in September. In October nominees take a Qualifying Examination on the constitution and government. The two winners are announced in late October.

For general program information, visit the USSYP website.

AEA USSYP Contacts

Contact:

Cheryl Mullenbach, Consultant
515-494-5610
cheryl.mullenbach@iowa.gov