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Youth to Washington Program

Eastern Illini Youth to Springfield 2023 Delegates
2018 Youth Tour Group in DC
Eastern Illini Youth to Washington 2023 Delegates

Attention Sophomores & Juniors in High School!
How about a free trip to Washington D.C.?

Apply now for the trip of a lifetime June 16th - 23rd!

We’re proud to offer high school sophomores and juniors the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime to Washington D.C. Students will spend a week during the summer meeting new people while visiting historically significant national sites, touring some of our most moving memorials, and browsing the campus of our nation’s capital.

During their time in D.C., the students will see the major monuments and memorials of D.C., ride a river boat down the Potomac, and visit the Supreme Court. And those are just a few of the things they’ll encounter on their journey.

How the program works:
Up to six applicants will be chosen as finalists and will be invited to attend Youth Day to Springfield. Following Youth Day, four of the finalists will be chosen to represent Eastern Illini on the Youth to Washington trip. We'll also ask the finalists to join us at our annual meeting.

2025 Trip Dates

Youth to Springfield trip: March 5, 2025

EIEC Annual Meeting: June 5, 2025

Youth to Washington trip: June 16 - 23, 2025

 

Youth to Washington Program Official Rules:

  • Applicants must be sons or daughters of an Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative member currently receiving electric service from the cooperative.

  • Applicants must be a high school sophomore or junior.

  • Up to six applicants will be selected as finalists and will attend Youth Day to Springfield.

  • Following Youth Day, four of the finalists will be chosen to represent Eastern Illini on the Youth to Washington trip.

  • The application deadline is January 31, 2025

  • Immediate family members of employees and directors of Eastern Illini are not eligible.

  • For more information, please contact Melinda Garrelts at melinda.garrelts@eiec.coop or 217-379-0446.

    APPLY HERE!

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  • My Account
    • Account Information
      • Start/Stop Electric Service
      • SmartHub Account Portal
      • Capital Credits
      • Contact Us
      • 2024 Rate Restructuring
    • Billing Information
      • Payment Options
      • Rates & Regulations
      • Demand Information
      • Understanding your Bill
      • PrePaid Advantage Program
      • Bill Payment Assistance
    • Outage Information
      • Outage Information
      • Outage Map
      • Right-of-Way Procedures
  • My Cooperative
    • News and Events
      • News
      • Publications
      • Annual Meeting
      • Annual Reports
      • Co-ops Vote
    • About EIEC
      • About Us
      • Board of Directors
      • Employees
      • Service Territory
      • Employment
    • Co-op Information
      • What Makes Co-ops Different?
      • Power Supply
      • Governance
      • Touchstone Energy
  • My Community
    • Community Involvement
      • Co-op Connections
      • Request a Speaker
      • Sharing Success Program
      • Grassroots Advocacy
    • Educational Programs
      • Empowering Education Grant Program
      • Youth to Washington Program
      • School Presentations
      • IEC Scholarship Program
  • Energy Solutions
    • Save Money
      • Energy Efficiency
      • Together We Save
      • Geothermal & Air-Source Heat Pumps
      • Insulation
      • Request an Energy Evaluation
    • Energy Programs
      • Heat Pump Rebate Program
      • Business Development
      • Standby Generators
      • Electric Vehicles
    • Renewable Energy
      • General Information
      • Net Metering
      • Net Billing
      • Qualifying Facilities
      • Bright Options Solar
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Safety Tips
    • Storm Safety
    • Safety Quiz
    • Outdoor Lighting