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	Contests Laws of Life Essay Contest U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program Purpose: The U.S. Senate Youth Program, a nationwide college scholarship program, was designed to promote student leaders awareness, participation and interest in government. Administered by the individual states, it is funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Eligibility Criteria: Any high school junior or senior student (irrespective of nationality, race, color, creed, first language, sex, sexual orientation or financial need) is eligible for the program provided s/he has not previously been a delegate and is currently serving in an ELECTED capacity in any one of the following student government, civic or educational organizations such as: Class Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) Student Council (Representatives) Student Advisory Committee(Representative to the School Committee) Student Advisory Council (Local, Regional or State Level) School Council (Student Representatives) Statewide Officer (i.e. President of Boys State) Student must be a PERMANENT RESIDENT of the United States, currently a junior or senior enrolled in a public or private secondary school located in the state in which either one or both of his/her parents or guardian legally resides. A student attending a school which is located in a state other than the state of legal residence of either one of such student's parents or guardians is not eligible. Other attributes: Leadership ability. High scholastic standing. Demonstrated ability to achieve. Clear speech and logical thought processes. Community involvement. Participation in a wide selection of activities on and off campus -- music, sports, arts, politics. Scholarship: Two $2,000 college scholarships will be awarded. Each winner will also be provided with an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they will meet with the North Dakota Senate delegation and other government leaders. Service Learning Project Youth Service America National Service Learning Clearinghouse

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