A full, four-year scholarship worth over $360,000
High school seniors currently attending high school in the U.S., and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad
Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered
Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members)
Deadline: October 1st
Delegates receive a $12,500 college scholarship - Application Opens August 10th
High school juniors and seniors who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
Hold a high-level elected or appointed leadership position representing a constituency during the entire 2026-2027 academic year – see below for additional information on qualifying positions.
Be a legal permanent resident or citizen of the U.S. at the time of application.
Be enrolled for the entire 2026-2027 academic year in a public or private high school in Georgia.
At least one parent or guardian must be a legal Georgia resident.
Able to attend the 65th Annual Washington Week. Selected students must attend all events in in-person in order to serve as delegates and receive the scholarship.
Deadline: September 30th
Be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent U.S. resident at the time of application
Graduate or receive a diploma between January and August 2027 (current program year.)
Score exceptionally well on either the SAT of the College Board or the ACT of the American College Testing Program, based on tests taken during the three-year window beginning in September 2023 and ending in October 2026, for the recognition cycle concluding in June 2027.
Be nominated by their Chief State School Officer (CSSO) or by one of the U.S. Department of Education's partner recognition organizations for outstanding scholarship.
Six weeks over the summer—late June through early August
Classes, recitations, workshops, and tours on weekdays 9:00am to 5:00pm
Social events, office hours/homework, and exploration of the Greater Boston area on evenings and weekends
Room and board provided free of charge
Application Dates November - February
No scholarship funds are associated with this program.
High school seniors who have met the 22 carnegie unit of credit for graduation
Combined 1360 on SAT or 31 on ACT
Non-weighted GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
Registered to vote
Other criteria apply
Application Window: January 1 - March 1