Youth Tour

Application period has ended

Each summer, a select group of Arkansas high school juniors trades their textbooks for a front-row seat to history. North Arkansas Electric Cooperative is looking for outstanding students to join the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience in our nation’s capital. 

From June 13-19, delegates will join more than 1,800 students from across America for a life-changing journey. This isn’t just a sightseeing trip; it is an opportunity for young leaders to discover their voices, develop leadership skills and begin shaping their legacies.

• Meet your leaders: Tour the U.S. Capitol and engage with Arkansas’ Congressional delegation. 
• Explore world-class museums: Visit the Smithsonian Institution and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. 
• Walk through history: Pay respects at Arlington National Cemetery and visit historic sites, such as Mount Vernon and the Lincoln Memorial. 
• Build lasting bonds: Develop lifelong friendships with peers from across the state and the country. 

Beyond the experiences in D.C., students selected for the program will have the chance to earn a $5,000 scholarship. 

The deadline to apply was March 6. Applicants will be emailed an interview schedule soon. Please call (870) 895-6210 or email info@naeci.com with any questions.