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2026 YOUTH TOUR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Links to all materials and the application are located at the bottom of this page.

What is Youth Tour?

Sponsored by Firelands Electric and Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives, Youth Tour is an annual leadership program held in Washington, D.C. This weeklong, all-expenses-paid trip gives outstanding high school students a unique look at American history, their role as a citizen, and the legislative process.

High school sophomores and juniors living in a home served by the co-op may apply for a spot on this FREE, one-of-a-kind trip to the nation's capital, scheduled for June 14-20, 2026.

This is NOT your typical school trip to the nation's capital!

Firelands will choose up to two students to travel to Washington, D.C., with about 40 other delegates from Ohio. During the trip, students meet up with as many as 1,800 additional delegates from electric co-ops across the country, have the chance to meet and talk to congressional leaders from Ohio at the U.S. Capitol, and visit all of the sites in and around the city.

Click here for additional information about Youth Tour, or visit www.electric.coop.
 

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE THIS YEAR.


What are the requirements to apply?

Applicants must be a current high school sophomore or junior who resides in a home receiving its electric power from Firelands Electric Cooperative. Selected students should be energetic and eager to make the most of this fun and unique opportunity to learn. Candidates are evaluated on their school and community activities, demonstrated leadership, and a letter of recommendation. All application materials are available at the links below. The deadline to apply is January 23, 2026.

 

2026 Youth Tour Program materials

If you have any questions regarding the program, contact us here or call 1-800-533-8658.