The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development is pleased to announce the opening of the application period for the 2011-2012 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program in Alaska is open to qualified high school juniors and seniors elected or appointed to currently serve as a representative in student government, or as a student representative to a civic or educational organization.
Two Alaska high school students will have an opportunity to receive an all expense paid trip to visit our nation’s capital to observe the federal government in action. The two students will also receive a $5,000 college scholarship as part of the 50th United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The principal of each participating school is requested to select no more than one candidate for statewide competition. The application is available at the EED website at http:\\www.eed.state.ak.us/forms/home.cfm. In the “Section” box use the drop down menu and select “Scholarships.” You may also be interested in visiting the USSYP website at www.ussenateyouth.org.
For information contact: Shari Paul, Program Coordinator, (907) 465-6535, shari.paul@alaska.gov.