(WDNews) — Wiregrass Electric Cooperative is once again giving area high school juniors a chance to take part in its Montgomery and Washington, D.C. Youth Tour programs in 2026.
The cooperative will select 10 students to attend the Montgomery Youth Tour, scheduled for March 11–13, 2026. The multi-day trip is designed to give students a deeper look at government, leadership and the role electric cooperatives play in communities.
During the Montgomery tour, students will take part in educational presentations focused on American history and civic engagement. Local lawmakers are expected to meet with participants to discuss how government works and answer questions. The program also includes leadership development activities and opportunities for students from different schools to connect and build new friendships.
As part of the program, all 10 Montgomery Youth Tour delegates will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Wiregrass Electric Cooperative.
From that group, two students will be selected to represent the Wiregrass area on the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour in June 2026. Those students will earn an additional $500 scholarship each. Selection for the Washington trip will be determined through an interview process held shortly after the Montgomery tour concludes.
Applications are available at local Wiregrass Electric Cooperative offices and online. Applicants must be high school juniors who are dependents of WEC members.
The deadline to apply is January 9.
