Educational Opportunities
2026 Youth Tour Open
Wake Electric seeks applicants for a one-week, all expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Youth Tour and winners also receive a $1,000 scholarship! Winners MUST go on the Washington Trip to be eligible for the $1,000 scholarship. The trip will be hosted June 14-20, 2026.
Students who attend the Youth Tour will join 1,500 high school students from across the U.S. to learn about electric cooperatives, American history and the U.S. government. Students will also visit the historic sites and federal facilities of the nation’s capital, as well as spend time with their congressional delegations. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded the following year upon proof of enrollment in a North Carolina college or university.
The deadline to apply is December 15, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. Applications must be in our office by the deadline. Applicants will be notified in mid-January 2026.
Applicants must currently be high school juniors in the counties served by Wake Electric (Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties).
For exciting details on the Youth Tour and what you can expect, visit www.youthtour.coop. To download an application, visit www.wemc.com.
This opportunity is an excellent way for students to boost their college applications, as well as win a $1,000 scholarship from Wake Electric towards their college education. Youth Tourist winners from across North Carolina will also be eligible to apply for and win one of three annual scholarships: The Gwyn B. Prince Youth Scholarship ($2,500); The Katie Bunch Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) and the Youth Leadership Council Scholarship ($2,000).
If you have questions, please contact Wake Electric at communications@wemc.com.