The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is now accepting applications for its 2025 session.

 

Boys State is a “learning by doing” political exercise that simulates elections, political parties and government at the state, county and local levels. The cost to attend the Boys State of Kansas program is $375; however, in many instances, sponsors pay the majority of the fees, with the delegate or his family paying $50. Boys State runs from June 1, through June 7, on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 33rd consecutive session at KSU and 87th overall.

 

Kansas Boys State attendees are eligible to receive a three-hour course credit for Introduction to Political Science through K-State, as well as earn merit badges to attain the Eagle Scout rank through Boy Scouts of America. Additionally, attendees can apply to win a Samsung American Legion Scholarship. The American Legion Department of Kansas finalist is guaranteed to receive a $1,250 scholarship, with the opportunity to receive up to $10,000 as a national scholar.

 

Those wishing to attend the 2025 session should visit ksbstate.org to apply. The deadline to apply is April 30.