Applications for the Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington, D. C. are accepted by South Kentucky RECC through December 18, 2026. Competition for the all-expense-paid trip is open to high school juniors, between the ages of 16 and 18, whose parent(s) or guardian(s) receive electric service at their primary residence from South Kentucky RECC. Children or grandchildren of South Kentucky RECC employees, directors, and attorneys are not eligible.
Students must complete a typed essay of 350-500 words on the subject “South Kentucky RECC is more than an electric utility—it is a member-owned cooperative that serves the communities where we live. What does having a local electric cooperative mean to you and your community, and why would you like the opportunity to represent South Kentucky RECC on the 2027 Frankfort/Washington Youth Tour?" All essays and applications must be filled out and submitted on-line.
Twelve semifinalists from Adair County High School, Casey County High School, Clinton County High School, Lincoln County High School, McCreary Central High School, Pulaski County High School, Somerset High School, Southwestern High School, Russell County High School, and Wayne County High School, and representatives from private schools and the home school program will be selected for a one-day trip to Frankfort, Kentucky, for the Frankfort Rural Electric Youth Tour. From that group, students will be chosen to go to Washington, D.C., for the Rural Electric Youth Tour.
Winners will be taken to Washington, D.C., June 17-22, 2027, where they will tour national landmarks and learn more about how the United States government works.
The deadline to apply is December 18, 2026.
For more information contact:
Justin Mayfield (Primary)
(606) 516-0892
justinm@skrecc.com
Morghan Blevins (Secondary)
(606) 451-4186
morghanb@skrecc.com
Fill out application here
