Henry Clay Center's College Student Congress - Application Closes Friday!

Henry Clay Center - Civility, Discourse, Compromise
Henry Clay Center - Civility, Discourse, Compromise

Henry Clay Center’s College Student Congress, an exceptional opportunity for college juniors interested in public policy, politics, law, or government would love to have an applicant from UNL!

This fully funded, two-week program will take place May 18th – May 29th, 2026, at the University of Kentucky and American University. Students selected for the program will explore the policymaking process, engage with lawmakers and policy professionals, and build essential leadership skills while experiencing both Lexington, Kentucky, and Washington, DC.

The program is open to rising college seniors (current juniors). A total of 51 students will be selected - one from each state and the District of Columbia. Each selected student will receive a full scholarship covering transportation, housing, meals, and all program materials.

Applications can be found and submitted on our website at http://www.henryclaycenter.org, with a deadline of January 16th, 2026.

More details at: https://henryclaycenter.org/college-student-congress/