
The 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week will be held in Washington, D.C., March 7 – 14, 2026. Two student leaders from each state, the District of Columbia and the Department of Defense Education Activity will spend a week in Washington, D.C., experiencing their national government in action and learning about the many pathways possible for a career in public service. Students must be actively serving in high-level elected or appointed leadership positions to qualify. All transportation, hotel and meal expenses will be covered. In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
Note: Nomination forms must be submitted by a
school administrator or school staff member of the student's attending school. Nomination forms will be available on
Monday, August 25, 2025. The deadline for submission is
Thursday, October 9, 2025, no later than 1:00 p.m.