Listed below are applications for or of interest to MASC. Click on the link for more information on a specific application.

Please note the MASC opportunities and other collaborative organizations such as MASSP, National Association of Student Councils, etc.

CURRENTLY OPEN	CLOSED
MASC Membership Dues	National Student Council – Maryland Rep! Maryland student representative to the National Student Council. Deadline 11:59 p.m., Thursday, July 31, 2024 Click on the graphic for details.
MASC Committee Opportunities Like many organizations, a lot of work for MASC is done through committees. This allows for wider input from students. Click on the graphic for details.	MASC Executive Board Appointed Staff Applications Staff applications for 2025-2026 will open after the March Convention. Click on the graphic for details.
Student Advocate for School Safety Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) Student advocates provide valuable insight to the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) on the student perspective of school safety within their local community. Click on the graphic for details.	Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) MYAC applications open annually on March 1st and close on July 30th. MASC appoints two students each year for a two-year term to this Council. Applications close annually on June 30th. Click on the graphic for details.
MASC awards open yearly for MASC member schools. Click on the graphic to the left for details!	MASC Conferences and Events – Hosting Click on the graphic for details
	Every public high school may nominate one current sophomore or junior for the position of student member on the State Board of Education. Click on the graphic for details.
	Students interested and qualified may apply for the position of president, 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, or treasurer. Click on the graphic for full details.

OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OF MASC

CURRENTLY OPEN	CLOSED
Maryland Page Program Check with your county Page coordinator for specific application information – Opens in September and closes in October Click on the graphic for details.	The United States Youth Senate Program Two students from each state will be selected to attend this program in our Nation’s capital (all transportation, hotel, and meal expenses provided). In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science. Applications open in September and close in mid-October.
Prudential Emerging Visionaries Previously the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This award opens in September. This award recognizes young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take their initiative to the next level.
National Councils of Excellence Award: (School must have an active NASC membership) Click on the graphic for details.
National Association of Student Council Awards: (school must have an active NatStuCo membership) • Emerging Student Leader Program (middle school individual achievement award) • Distinguished Student Leader Program (high school individual achievement award)
National Association Student Council (formerly National Student Council – NatStuCo) National Honor Society (NHS) – individual qualifications National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) – individual qualifications
MASSP (Maryland Association of Secondary School Principals) Membership and Fall Conference Click on the MASSP graphic for details.

CURRENTLY OPEN

CLOSED

Maryland Page Program

Check with your county Page coordinator for specific application information – Opens in September and closes in October

Click on the graphic for details.

The United States Youth Senate Program

Two students from each state will be selected to attend this program in our Nation’s capital (all transportation, hotel, and meal expenses provided). In addition, each delegate will also be awarded a $10,000 college scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science. Applications open in September and close in mid-October.

Prudential Emerging Visionaries

Previously the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This award opens in September.

This award recognizes young people, ages 14 – 18, for their inspiring commitment to change. Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, and coaching and skills development to help take their initiative to the next level.