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Scholarships
Experience The Wonder Of Washington D.C.
Each year, three local high school juniors are chosen to represent Palmetto Electric Cooperative in the Rural Electric Youth Tour, a weeklong educational trip to Washington, D.C. The Youth Tour gives students a chance to see government in action, visit historic sites and learn about electric cooperatives.
Washington Invasion Find out what happens when dozens of S.C. high school students take over Washington, D.C.
Upcoming 2012 Youth Tour
This year's trip is scheduled for June 16 - 21, and is sponsored by Palmetto Electric and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. In addition, The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., will award a $2,500 scholarship to one of the South Carolina Youth Tour participants. The recipient will be judged on an essay, an interview, and participation during the tour. SAT scores, class standing or grade point average will not be considered.
Applicants must meet the following qualifications and entry requirements.
- Applicant must be a high school junior.
- Applicant must complete an application form and submit three letters of reference and include a recent photograph of yourself.
- If selected as a finalist, applicant must participate in a personal interview.
- Applicant’s primary residence must be served by Palmetto Electric Cooperative.
- Finalists must meet additional requirements in order to compete for the $2,500 scholarship.
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2012.
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Mail to:
Kristin Keller
Palmetto Electric Cooperative
P.O. BOX 23619
Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
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 Download the Application form.
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For more information or an application, contact Kristin Keller at Palmetto Electric at 681-0074 or 1-800-922-5551. Applications are also available at your local High School Guidance Office.
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