High School Programs

Washington Youth Tour

The Washington Youth Tour is an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation’s capital, where 10 high school juniors from Blue Grass Energy’s service area will meet students from throughout Kentucky and the United States.

You’ll spend one week in June touring Gettysburg, the Smithsonian Institute, Arlington National Cemetery, the FBI Building, the National Zoo, Library of Congress, U.S. Capitol, the White House and the Kennedy Center.

You’ll meet with Kentucky’s national representatives in Congress and learn about electric cooperatives’ role in national government.

But it all begins in Frankfort. You’ll spend a day in Kentucky’s capital, learning about their state government, touring state offices and meeting with elected officials.

Don’t miss the opportunity of a lifetime — apply now!

To see what it's like to go on the youth tour first-hand, go to www.youthtour.coop and check out pictures and videos from past trips.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are high school juniors living with a parent or guardian who is a Blue Grass Energy member. Applications slips must be submitted completed by Monday, March 2, 2009; late applications will not be considered.

Rules for entry

1. Eligible applicants are high school juniors living with a parent or guardian who is a Blue Grass Energy member.
2. Applications must be submitted to Blue Grass Energy by Monday, March 2, 2009; late applications will not be considered.
3. All contestants will have an interview and will take a brief quiz on cooperatives at their nearest Blue Grass Energy office. Contestants will be notified of interview time after application is received. Study guides will be provided.
4. All contestants are required to write a letter of at least 300 words to one of their elected representatives on the topic of their choice. Letters are due at the time of interviews.

Where to get an application

Download a pdf of the application and study sheet here, ask your high school guidance counselor or request a copy from Magen Howard, Youth Tour coordinator, at magenh@bgenergy.com or 888-546-4243.

Download the 2009 Washington Youth Tour application (pdf).

Download the quiz study sheet (pdf).

Deadline

Application must be returned by Monday, March 2, 2009 to:

Magen Howard
Blue Grass Energy
P.O. Box 990
Nicholasville, KY 40340-0990

Questions? Contact Magen at 888-546-4243.

The Washington Youth Tour is sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives. For more information, visit www.youthtour.kaec.org.

 

Scholarships

Blue Grass Energy provides $10,000 in scholarships to students in its service area every year.

Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities and financial need. They are one-time, non-renewable grants and are paid directly to the student’s chosen university, college or trade school.

Recipients will be chosen by May 1 and notified at their high school honors programs. Winners also will be recognized at BGEnergy’s annual meeting in June.

Eligibility

1. Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors with plans to attend an accredited college, university or trade school, living with a parent or guardian who is a Blue Grass Energy member. Members of the immediate families of employees, directors and people receiving benefits from Blue Grass Energy are ineligible to apply.
2. Eligible applicants have a GPA of at least 3.0.
3. Applications must be submitted with all attachments and postmarked by Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

Requirements

1. Completed application form, including financial information sheet (page 2 of application).
2. Page 1 of parent/guardian federal income tax form (you may black out Social Security numbers).
3. Official high school transcript that includes most recent SAT and/or ACT scores, signed by guidance counselor.
4. A typed résumé listing school and class activities, including offices held, extracurricular activities, special honors and awards, plans for future education and career goals, and hobbies and special interests.
5. Write a brief essay (500 words or less) relating something special about you. Tell us something we couldn’t find out by reading your application and résumé.

Where to get an application

Download a pdf of the application here, ask your high school guidance counselor or request a copy from Magen Howard, scholarships coordinator, at magenh@bgenergy.com or 888-546-4243.

Download the 2009 scholarship application (pdf).

Deadline

Application and requiremed materials must be returned to your local Blue Grass Energy office or postmarked by Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Mail to:

Blue Grass Energy

ATTN: Magen Howard
P.O. Box 990
Nicholasville, KY 40340-0990

Questions? Contact Magen at 888-546-4243.

 

 

 

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