2026 USSYP Application

2026 USSYP Application - School Information

*Student must be attending high school in the state where at least one parent/guardian resides for the entire school year.
Type of High School

Other
Please specify:
If you clicked "other" for type of high school, please specify in the space above.
Name of High School
School District
School Principal's Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Principal's Email Address

Confirmation EmailPlease make sure your principal's email address is typed correctly. A form required for the USSYP application will be sent to the email address provided.
Principal's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

2026 USSYP Application - Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian 1 - Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Sole parent/guardian?

Other
Parent/Guardian 1 - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 1 - Email Address

Confirmation EmailPlease make sure your parent/guardian's email address is typed correctly. A form required for the USSYP application will be sent to the email address provided.
Parent/Guardian 1 - Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian 2 - Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian 2 - Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian 2 - Email Address
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian 2 - Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Organization Supervisor/Sponsor Contact Information
Please provide the contact information for the adult supervisor/sponsor of the organization or student body entity for which you hold your qualifying leadership position. After you submit this information, this individual will be sent a link requesting a recommendation letter from them confirming your position, leadership qualities, personal attributes, etc.
Organization Name
Please provide the name of the organization or entity in which you hold your qualifying leadership position—Ex: Student Council, Spanish National Honors Society, JROTC, etc.
Organization Supervisor/Sponsor Name

First NameLast Name
Organization Supervisor/Sponsor Email Address

Confirmation EmailPlease make sure your organization supervisor/sponsor's email address is typed correctly. I will send a form for the USSYP application to the email address provided, as well as a request for a required recommendation letter.

Teacher Contact Information
Please provide the contact information for a teacher you had (or have currently) during high school who you would like to write a USSYP recommendation letter on your behalf. The teacher providing the Teacher Recommendation may NOT be the same person who provides the Organization Supervisor/Sponsor Recommendation. After you submit this information, this individual will be sent a link requesting a recommendation letter from them confirming your academic achievement, leadership qualities, personal attributes, etc.
Teacher's Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Teacher's Email Address

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Teacher's Subject
What subject did you take from this teacher? Ex: AP History, US Government, Statistics, etc.
Grade Level

USSYP Exam

Proctor Identification Information
A part of the USSYP selection process includes taking a proctored exam (about one hour) in a room alone with your school's USSYP Coordinator or your Guidance Counselor. You may not receive any content assistance when taking the test. Your regular Social Studies courses combined with your interests in government have prepared you for this exam - there is no study guide. After submitting this form, your school proctor will receive information about the exam via email. All exams must be taken and submitted by 5:00 pm on October 6th.
What is the name of your school's USSYP coordinator or guidance counselor who will proctor/administer this exam?

First NameLast Name
Email Address of Exam Proctor

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
What day do you plan to take the exam with your proctor?

MonthDayYear
Remember, the deadline for submission of all USSYP application materials, including the exam, is Monday, October 6th.
Where has your proctor arranged for you to take the exam in a room without access to any resources or other students?

Upon submission of this first step of the USSYP Application, your parent/guardian, principal, organization supervisor, and listed teacher will be sent their respective verification forms and requests for a recommendation letter on your behalf. Reminder - recommendation letters are required to come from your organization supervisor (where you hold your qualifying leadership position), and from a teacher that you designated on this form. This can not be the same person. Ex: If your ELA teacher is the supervisor of NHS and you are the NHS vice president, that can not be the teacher that you choose for your Teacher Recommendation since they are also being asked to submit a recommendation.
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2026 USSYP Application - School Information