A model state government program for Connecticut middle and high school students, who usually join through a school or local YMCA delegation. Students take legislative, judicial, executive, media and lobbyist roles at a March state conference that includes a day at the State Capitol in Hartford. Student fees run from $435 to $750 depending on room type, financial aid of $50 to $250 is available, and no student is turned away for financial reasons.
Offered by YMCA. Fellowship for high school students in Connecticut, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-01-29.
Fields: Policy, Leadership
Info checked November 2026.
The deadline is January 29, 2027.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Connecticut. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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