Jhone M. Ebert Superintendent of Public Instruction | Nevada Department of Education Website
The Nevada Department of Education has announced the opening of the nomination period for the 2025-26 United States Senate Youth Program. Nominations must be submitted by September 5 at 5 p.m. PT.
Two high school student leaders from Nevada will be chosen to receive a $10,000 college scholarship and participate in a weeklong educational experience in Washington, D.C., scheduled for March 2026.
“The United States Senate Youth Program is a valuable opportunity for Nevada’s student leaders to interact with federal officials and hone their civic knowledge,” stated Dr. Steve Canavero, Interim Superintendent of Public Instruction. “We look forward to seeing Nevada’s delegates excel in representing our state at the national level.”
Eligible candidates are high school juniors or seniors enrolled in either public or private schools within Nevada.
Established in 1962 and sponsored by the Hearst Foundations, this nonpartisan initiative aims to foster leadership, civic engagement, and public service among America's youth. During Washington Week, delegates will have the chance to meet U.S. Senators, Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, and other prominent officials.
For further details and nomination submissions, interested parties can visit the Nevada Department of Education’s U.S. Senate Youth Program page.
Last year’s representatives from Nevada were Sebastian Rios from Leadership Academy of Nevada and Christopher Lee from Bishop Gorman High School. They were selected through a competitive statewide process for participation in the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
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