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Government in Action Youth Tour
Every June, electric cooperatives send hundreds of High School students from around the country to Washington D.C. annually for the Government-In-Action Youth Tour.
The Government in Action Youth Tour 2027 will begin in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, June 15th and will end in Austin, Texas on Wednesday, June 23rd. Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. will sponsor two students from its service area for an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. The winning applicants will receive a travel package valued at $5,000.00, and will join other Texas High School students for a tour of the White House, the U.S. House and Senate Chambers, the Supreme Court, the Washington National Cathedral, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian Institution, and many other national sites. Upon returning to Austin, the itinerary will continue with a tour of the Texas State Capitol and a visit to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The travel package includes air transportation to and from Washington D.C., hotel stay, meals, entrance fees, and $250.00 cash for miscellaneous expenses. Chaperones for the tour will be provided by the Texas Electric Cooperative Association and will accompany the students throughout the tour.
Each recipient will receive a $3,500 college scholarship upon graduating high school!
*Recipients of the KEC Youth Tour will not be eligible to apply for an additional KEC scholarship their graduating senior year.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have completed their freshman year of high school by June 2027.
- Parents or legal guardians must be members of Karnes Electric Cooperative or receive KEC service at their residence.
- The winners must be able to participate in the Youth Tour held in Washington, D.C. from June 15 – June 23.
- The winners must be able to fly in an airplane and ride in a car or bus for up to 12 hours a day (with breaks)
- The winners will be responsible for transportation to and from Austin, Texas. They will also be responsible for additional spending money for snacks, souvenirs, etc.
- The winners will be recognized at the Karnes Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting that will be held in June of 2027.
- The winners must be able to participate in the Youth Tour held in Washington, D.C. from June 15-23, 2027.
- The winners must have a government-issued ID card prior to the trip.
How to Apply
Students have the option of downloading the pdf application or filling out the application completely online.
All applications are due January 29, 2027 by 5:00 p.m.
For any questions, please contact our office at 888-807-3952.
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2026 Recipients: Kenzie Rakowitz and Logan Dziuk
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