The deadline for applications is June 11, 2023. Hoosier County REMC staff will review the applications and select approximately 20 finalists to conduct an oral presentation on a specific subject on June 29. 8 winners and an alternate will be selected from a panel of 5 judges.
Only students who are juniors during the school year are eligible to apply and their parent or legal guardian must be a member of Hoosier County REMC.
From July 17 to 24, 2023, the students head to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense paid educational trip. It’s a great experience for the students. From the somber experiences at Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum to the history-filled Smithsonian museums and learning about the cooperative model, the Washington Youth Tour takes students from across the nation on a unique educational experience.
Dates: July 17 to 24, 2023 with a mandatory orientation meeting on July 12, 2023
Deadline: Application and essay due by June 11, 2023.
Youth Tour Application (PDF)The Youth Tour also includes some light activities, such as going to a baseball game or taking a bike ride around the city. The students get to meet new people from all across America. It’s something they won’t soon forget.