Tri-County Electric Cooperative invites high school juniors to submit an application for a chance to go on a whirlwind tour of the nation’s capital, as a part of Association of Missouri Electric Cooperative’s annual Youth Tour. Any high school junior, in our service territory, has the opportunity to submit an essay, by March to be in the running. This unique trip allows students from all over Missouri to explore the museums, memorials, and monuments of Washington, D.C., up close, while learning about the political process and interacting with their elected officials. Students who attend Youth Tour create lasting friendships with other students from around the state, and are even eligible for a scholarship. 

 

 

 

We're proud to partner with Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives who help plan and coordinate Missouri's Youth Tour and CYCLE programs. Learn more about Youth Tour by visiting moyouthtour.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tri-County Electric will sponsor one student who applies for Youth Tour and another for CYCLE.
All expenses for Youth Tour and CYCLE is paid by the Cooperative.


Eligibility Rules:

  • Students must be a high school junior or sophomore at the time they apply for Tour or Cycle.

  • Students must be a high school junior or sophomore at the time they apply for Cycle.

  • Students’ must live in the Tri-County Electric service area but do not have to be a member.

  • Students must submit a video, piece of art, or an essay addressing "how cooperatives make a difference" and send it in no later than March 7th. Please note all art will be accepted and judged the same as all other entries, however, art must be accompanied by a short write-up explaining the piece and the imagery.

  • Applications and essays should be emailed to smills@tricountyelectric.org or mailed to our office PO BOX 159, Lancaster, MO 63548.

  • Entry deadline is March 7, 2025. Let's do this!

 

Youth Tour Application

The Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience (CYCLE) brings together some of the brightest young leaders from across Missouri for a three-day event that shows students more about electric cooperatives, teaches them leadership skills, and gives them the opportunity to experience Missouri state government. This all-expenses-paid conference is for high school sophomores and juniors who desire to lead their schools.