SOS Student Ambassador Program open for applications
Special to The Clinton Courier
Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s (S) Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s 2025-26 SOS Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourage students to engage in Mississippi civics.
“Our Student Ambassador Program … serves as an opportunity for students to cultivate affinity for public service and expand leadership skills; more importantly, it provides us an opportunity to invest in and mentor the next generation of Mississippi leaders,” said Watson.
Components of the program include:
- A fall summit in Jackson focused on the state’s elections process,
- A spring summit in Jackson focused on the state’s legislative process,
- One or two regional summits (location TBD), and
- Monthly virtual trainings and educational sessions with Watson, SOS Office representatives, and various government officials.
To be considered for the SOS Student Ambassador Program, students must:
- Be a high school senior during the 2025-26 academic year,
- Have a grade point average of 3.0 or above,
- Have proven satisfactory behavioral conduct, and
- Show a strong interest in state government and service.
The deadline to complete the online application is March 31. Only properly submitted applications will be considered.
