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United States Senate Youth Program 

Each year, the William Randolph Hearst Foundation sponsors two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to attend the United States Senate Youth Program - an all-expense paid, weeklong tour of Washington, DC and to receive a $10,000 scholarship.

In Washington state, the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP) administers the program. Through the AWSL, AWSP sponsors the seven week-long High School Summer Leadership Camps for student body officers, class officers and other student leaders. A selection process is identified and implemented at each camp session, with two students being selected as finalists for the Senate Youth Program scholarships from each camp.


2023-2024 Winners

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Mahi Malladi

The Overlake School Redmond, Washington

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Gianna Frank

Pilchuck High School Marysville School District



For More Information About the Process, Scholarship, and Winners


The Washington State Principals' Scholars Program

This recognition award is given to the top 5% of the senior class of each high school. Principals can download the Award for Academic Excellence certificate below.