Once a year, Flint Energies selects four outstanding high school students to represent the co-op as delegates on the Washington Youth Tour—an all-expenses-paid, week-long leadership experience in Washington, D.C. 🌟

Delegates travel alongside hundreds of students from across Georgia and 44 states, getting a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s capital while building leadership skills, confidence, and lifelong connections. The program is sponsored nationally by National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and statewide by Georgia Electric Membership Corporation.

What’s included

• ✈️ Flights, hotel, transportation & meals — 100% covered

• 🏛️ A jam-packed leadership tour of Washington, D.C.

• 🎓 A $2,500 college scholarship from the Flint Energies Foundation (awarded at graduation*)

• Current high school juniors (must be 16 by June 12, 2026)

• Live in or attend school in Flint Energies’ service area (including homeschool students)

• Have parent/guardian permission

• Commit to attending the full tour if selected

2026 Washington Youth Tour Dates: June 12–19, 2026

1. Apply online (short answers + commitment)

2. Quiz & study packet (February 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. — Warner Robins or Reynolds)

3. Top 10 applicants advance to interviews

4. Four delegates + one alternate are selected

• Application Deadline: January 23, 2026 (11:59 p.m. EST)

👉 Washington Youth Tour Application: https://flintenergies.com/WYT

If you know a student leader who’s ready to step out of their comfort zone, grow their leadership skills, and experience our nation’s capital in a once-in-a-lifetime way—encourage them to apply!