FreeState seeks high school applicants for virtual Kansas Electric Youth Leadership Conference

FreeState Electric Cooperative is offering a unique leadership experience, and we are searching for current high school juniors to be our 2021 delegates.

For more than 60 years, electric cooperatives across Kansas have recognized outstanding high schoolers by providing a valuable leadership experience for exceptional teens. Usually that means selecting students for a trip to Washington D.C., or Steamboat Springs, Colorado but due to uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, the decision was made to offer a virtual youth leadership conference during the week of June 21. Exclusive to Kansas youth. 

An interactive experience, the Kansas Electric Youth Leadership Conference will focus each morning on different aspects of leadership and will include engaging speakers, dynamic activities, and unique challenges. Networking is always a big part of the electric cooperative youth programs as delegates connect with like-minded, high-achieving teens. Through the 2021 virtual leadership experience, students can get to know their peers across the state through mentor groups and off-line chats.

Delegates who participate will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from FreeState. In addition, all student participants are also eligible to apply for an annual $1,000 state scholarship and a $10,000 national scholarship only available to Youth Tour alumni!

If you know of a student leader who is ready for new experiences, geared up to network with fellow youth leaders, and willing to learn more about themselves and their community, encourage them to apply for the Kansas Electric Youth Leadership Conference. For more information visit our Youth Program page.