This program awards three cash scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C. to local high school seniors.

• $1,000 scholarship to a 4-year college or university
• $500 scholarship to a 2-year community college
• $500 scholarship to an accredited technical school

One winner is selected from among scholarship winners for an all-expenses paid trip on the Youth to Washington Tour, sponsored by the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives each June.

General requirements: Applicant must be a high school senior or equivalent; parent/legal guardian must be a Menard Electric Cooperative member with their primary residence or business served by the cooperative; applicant must be available to attend the week-long Youth to Washington Tour in June. This year's trip is June 19-25, 2020.

Applications are available now and submissions are due March 1st.