2027 USSYP Application Now Open!

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The 2027 United States Senate Youth Program application is now open. please review the national brochure to learn more about this year's contest: 
 

Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email receipt; this signifies that we have received your application. If eligible, you will receive a link to the essay on the essay date and start time you selected - please ensure you are available and connected to the internet on the applicable essay date. You will also receive a reminder before the essay date you selected.

Step 1 - complete this form and look for the email receipt confirming we received your submission.

Step 2 - essay questions will be emailed to applicants identified as qualified by the selection committee. Applicants must select Saturday, October 10 or Monday, October 12 as a date to complete the 60-minute essay portion via Google Form. Essay questions will be sent to the email included in this application at the selected start time. Applicants are encouraged to make arrangements in advance of the essay to ensure access to a computer and connectivity to the internet. No outside assistance, including AI, is allowed.

Step 3 - students who are selected as finalists will be asked to interview on either the evening of Thursday, November 12 or the morning of Saturday, November 14. MCHE will notify applicants no later than one week before the interviews, so please keep your calendar free. 

Reminder, please make sure you have read the complete program rules and requirements before completing this form:

Student must be currently serving in an elected or appointed position representing a constituency during the entire 2026-2027 school year. If chosen as a delegate, the student must commit to March 6-13, 2027 for Washington Week in order to receive the $12,500 scholarship. Please review the Hearst Foundation materials to determine eligibility. 

Students must be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the United States at the time of application.

Please email teachinghistoryinmi@gmail.com with any questions.

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All materials must be received by the DEADLINE of Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:59PM.Applications submitted after 11:59PM on October 8, 2026 will not be considered.