Scholarship and Student Recognition Programs
Scholarship
The United States Senate Youth Program offers high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the American political process. Each year, two students from each state are selected to attend Washington Week in Washington D.C. The Delegates that are selected will receive a $10,000 college scholarship to an accredited United States college or university undergraduate program of their choice. Learn more about the scholarship opportunity at www.gadoe.org/USSYP.
The U.S. Senate Youth Program application window is August 11 to September 30.
Two student delegates and a first and second alternate will be designated by the chief school officer from each state, the District of Columbia, and DoDEA.
***We are proud to announce the 2026 Georgia Scholar Honorees***
Through the Georgia Scholar Program, the Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in both school and community life. These students exemplify strong academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to serving others.
Each Georgia Scholar receives a diploma seal and an honorary graduation cord in recognition of their accomplishments. Please note that the Georgia Scholar Program is a recognition-only program, and no scholarship funds are associated with this honor.
Congratulations to our Gwinnett County Students :
| County | School | First Name | Last Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwinnett County | Brookwood High School | David | George |
| Gwinnett County | Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, & Technology | Andrew | Guo |
| Gwinnett County | North Gwinnett High School | Hannah | Robinson |
| Gwinnett County | Peachtree Ridge High School | Jenny | Zheng |
The application window for the 2027 Georgia Scholar Program will open for seniors on January 1, 2027. Additional details, including program requirements, are available on the Georgia Scholar webpage.