<p>It is not a scam. It is a leadership training seminar if you will that has wonderful educational opportunities. At my son’s school only two kids per grade are nominated in grades 5-7 and there are need based scholarships. My son went for free except for transporation. He spent a week in DC and toured the various areas of capital while learning history and leadership skills. He had a great time. He received a letter on behalf of congress stating his nomination and I thought it was awesome. Saying it is a scam is like saying the presidential education awards they give to 5th graders are a scam. Those are based on your academics, this is based on your potential leadership skills. It’s not a scam. It is recognition that your child is leadership material and he/she should feel good about it. Be proud of the nomination even if you can’t go!</p>