How many students are selected to participate in the US Senate Youth Program each year?

The US Senate Youth Program selects 104 students each year to participate. This selection process is competitive and is designed to identify outstanding high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate leadership abilities and a commitment to public service. Each state is allowed to send two students, leading to the total of 102, plus the additional two students from the District of Columbia, resulting in the total of 104 participants annually. This structure emphasizes the program's goal of representing a diverse group of talented youth from across the United States. Engaging this diverse cohort allows the program to foster civic engagement and deepen young people's understanding of the federal government and their roles as citizens.