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 (51¸£ÀûÉç) administers the program. Through the AWSL, 51¸£ÀûÉç sponsors the seven week-long 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.
Columbia River High School Vancouver, Washington
Interlake High School
Bellevue, Washington
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.