BISMARCK– State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler encourages North Dakota high school juniors and seniors to apply for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, which includes a $10,000 college scholarship.

The application deadline is midnight Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

Two high school juniors or seniors from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Department of Defense schools are chosen for the program each year. It includes the $10,000 scholarship and a “Washington Week” event, which will be held March 7-14, 2026.

The program focuses on public service, leadership, and education. Participants will hear speakers from the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and members of the national media.

Applicants are chosen according to their leadership

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