U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), co-chairs of the United States Senate Youth Program, announced that state Departments of Education are now accepting applications for the program’s 64th annual Washington Week, scheduled for March 7-14, 2026.
Two Alabama high school students will be chosen to represent the state in Washington, D.C., during this weeklong program.
“The United States Youth Program attracts the best and brightest young leaders, and I’m thrilled to support this program as a co-chair this year. I look forward to meeting the outstanding students who are selected, including the two Alabamians who I know will represent our state exceptionally,” Senator Britt said.
“This week will surely create memories that last a lifetime and provide lessons and opportunities that will shape the futures of these young men and women in meaningful ways.”
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The competitive, merit-based program brings together high school juniors and seniors from every state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Education Activity.
Delegates spend a week in the nation’s capital meeting with top federal officials, including U.S. Senators, Supreme Court justices, Cabinet members, and the President.
Along with the experience, each of the 104 delegates receives a $10,000 college scholarship from The Hearst Foundations. The program, founded in 1962, has more than 6,300 alumni, many of whom have gone on to careers in public service.
Applicants must be high school juniors or seniors serving in elected or appointed student government or leadership positions for the 2025–2026 school year.
Alabama students should contact their high school principal or counselor for details on the application process and deadlines, or visit ussenateyouth.org.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
