Pennsylvania Social Studies Teachers,
Now in its 64th year, the United States Senate Youth Program offers an outstanding opportunity for exceptional student leaders. Here in Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) works collaboratively with the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils (PASC) to administer the program.
Sponsored by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, the program features an all-expense paid, week-long program (March 7-14, 2026) in Washington, D.C., as well as the award of a $10,000 collegiate scholarship to each of two student delegates from each state.
More information regarding this program can be accessed at https://ussenateyouth.org. More information regarding the process in Pennsylvania can be found at https://www.pasc.net/senateyouth. You can also read the attached letter for more information as well.
You can contact Dr. Felix Yerace, the Pennsylvania Coordinator for the Hearst Foundation, for more information, at senateyouth@pasc.net or at 412-221-4542 x603 as well.
The deadline for Pennsylvania applications is October 3, 2025. Thank you for your time in helping us promote this worthy program.