A FREE trip-of-a-lifetime for high school sophomores and juniors
(Hondo, Texas) – 11/10/2025 – Medina Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Tour trip. Three winners will each receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C and a $2,000 scholarship! The trip will take place June 14 – 21, 2026.
Youth Tour is an action-packed trip to the U.S. capitol with more than 150 students and chaperones from across Texas. Once in Washington, D.C., students will visit Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon, the Smithsonian Institution, memorials and more. Activities include learning about rural electrification, seeing a performance at the Kennedy Center, going on a boat cruise with dinner and dancing, and meeting elected officials.
High school sophomores and juniors whose parents or legal guardians have an active membership with Medina EC are eligible for the program. Get more details and access the online application at MedinaEC.org/YouthTour or contact us at YouthTour@MedinaEC.org for more information.
Deadline to apply for Youth Tour is January 9, 2026.