This application form is to be used to apply for the U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). For more information regarding the USSYP, please visit the Office of Standards and Instruction's William Randolph Hearst Foundation United States Senate Youth Program website.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OR BEFORE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025, 5:00 PM

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

  • Make sure any scanned pages are completely legible.
  • All signatures must be original. Typed and electronic signatures will not be accepted.
  • It is recommended that you have someone proofread your essays and application for omissions and errors.
  • If any of the above is missing from the final application packet, the application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
  • When completing this online application form be sure to have your completed 2026 USSYP Application Signature Form, high school transcript, and resume files ready to upload. This online application form cannot be saved or submitted without these documents.
  • Materials received after 5:00 pm on October 15, 2025, will be automatically declined for submission for the 2026 program.
SELECTION PROCESS
  1. Students who submit complete applications will be initially ranked based on a rubric created by the New York State Education Department. The selection panel will assess indicators of leadership ability; high scholastic achievement; ability to think logically and communicate clearly; and community and school involvement.
  2. The top ten applicants will be identified and invited to an online interview with the selection committee. Performance during this interview will affect the applicant’s total score and potential selection as a U.S. Senate Youth Program candidate.
  3. Candidates (both Delegates and Alternatives) will be identified and contacted by late November 2025.
SECTION I: STUDENT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION

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* 1. Student's Name:

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* 2. Student's Name:

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* 3. Student's Name:

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* 4. Student's Birth Date:

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* 5. Student's Gender:

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* 6. Student's Preferred Name:

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* 7. Student's Phone/Cell Number:

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* 9. Student's Mailing Address:

1st Parent/Guardian Information:

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* 10. Parent's/Guardian's Name

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* 11. Parent's Phone/Cell Number:

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* 13. Parent/Guardian's Mailing Address:

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* 14. Sole Parent/Guardian?

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