Want a free tour of Washington?

High school juniors are eligible to apply for a spot on the Washington Youth Tour, an all-expenses-paid, five-day visit to the nation’s capital.

Santee Electric Cooperative will again sponsor two delegates for the next 2009 Washington Youth Tour, scheduled for June 11-18, 2009.
Applicants will be required to submit an application, letters of reference and be interviewed by a panel of judges.

Winners will also be eligible to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship that will be awarded to one South Carolina tour participant.
The scholarship will be based on the student’s essay, interview and performance during the tour.

Santee Electric Cooperative has sponsored students on the youth tour for more than 20 years. Approximately 1,400 youth tour participants from
39 states will meet in Washington, D.C. for this tour, which has been conducted for more than 40 years.

Pick up an application at any Santee Electric Cooperative office, from school guidance counselors or download one from their website. Application deadline is Friday, February 13, 2009.