How much funding does United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship provide?

United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship provides $10,000 per scholar in funding.

When is the deadline for United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship?

The deadline is October 31, 2026.

United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship

VERMONT PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION INC

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Funding Amount

$10,000 per scholar

Deadline

October 31, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship

Status: Annual program (2026 winners announced December 2025)

Geographic Scope: Vermont high school students

Funder: Hearst Foundation

Eligibility:

High school juniors and seniors in Vermont high schools

Must hold an elected or appointed school or community position

Demonstrated interest in leadership, politics, law, and government

Top student leaders in the state

Award Benefits:

$10,000 cash scholarship for undergraduate study

All-expenses paid week-long trip to Washington D.C. (typically March)

Participation in 63rd (or applicable year) annual USSYP Washington Week

Meetings with members of Congress, Supreme Court, and Presidential Administration

Educational program about federal government operations

Program Details:

2 delegates selected annually from Vermont

104 national student delegation total

Delegates represent Vermont with state U.S. Senators

Selection Process:

Applications reviewed by VPA USSYP Committee

Committee includes retired and current school leaders

Selection based on application packet, school/community leadership evidence, and committee interviews

2026 Selected Delegates:

Daniel Mann, Thetford Academy (Senior)

Quincy Sabick, Vergennes Union High School (Senior)

VPA USSYP Committee Members:

Dan Ryan, Retired Principal

Meredith Voutras, Retired Principal

Greg Schillinger, Principal Rutland High School

Alicia Lyford, Principal East Montpelier Elementary School

Diane Reilly, Principal Hyde Park Elementary School

Kelly Dias, Principal Academy School

Mari Miller, Principal Brighton Elementary School

Jay Nichols, Senior Executive Director of the VPA

Application Timeline: Completed applications due in October

Contact: Vermont Principals' Association, 2 Prospect St. Suite #3, Montpelier, VT 05602

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Eligibility Check: Confirm student is in junior or senior year with an elected or appointed school or community position

2. Application Submission:
- Submit completed application packet
- Due in October (annually)
- Submit to Vermont Principals' Association

3. Application Materials: Must demonstrate
- School leadership involvement
- Community leadership and service
- Interest in leadership, politics, law, and government
- Strong academic achievement

4. Selection Process:
- Applications reviewed by VPA USSYP Committee
- Committee interviews finalists
- 2 delegates selected to represent Vermont

5. Program Participation (if selected):
- All-expenses paid trip to Washington D.C.
- Week-long USSYP Washington Week (typically March)
- Meetings with Congress members, Supreme Court, and Presidential Administration
- Educational seminars on federal government