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Congressional Page Program
Congressional pages are high school students who live, work, and attend
school in Washington for several months. They play an important role in
the life and work of Congress, calling members to votes, acting as couriers,
and performing other duties. Selection is highly competitive, and only
high school sophomores and juniors may apply.
Only Juniors may apply for the summer program.
REQUIRMENTS:
1. At least 16 years of age prior to the start of the program
2. A citizen of the United States
3. Completed 10th grade but not started the 12th grade
4. Resides in nominating Members congressional district
5. Fall and spring programs require a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4 point
scale.
Summer session programs do not have GPA requirements.
NOMINEE
1. Student nominees are selected through a competitive application process.
2. Once nominated, the students will then receive a second packet of forms (medical,
banking, etc) directly from the Page Program.
3. The student must pay for his/her own travel to and from Washington, D.C.
4. Students are paid a stipend for their work. After taxes, meals and dorm room
fees, they take home around $800. |