Student Programs & Information
Glades Electric Education Foundation, Inc. Scholarships
Glades Electric Educational Foundatio
n, Inc. was formed in 2000 to provide post-high school education financial assistance to students living within the service area of Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Since its inception, the foundation has awarded over $481,000 in scholarships.
In 2020, the Foundation awarded eight $4,000 scholarships. Applications are accepted from graduating seniors whose legal permanent residence is served directly by Glades Electric Cooperative, Inc. Scholarship winners are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
Applications for the 2021 GEEF Scholarships are available here. Applications are due by March 4 at 5:00 p.m. Please follow us on Facebook for updates.
Washington, DC Electric Cooperative Youth Tour for High School Juniors
Each year, all high school juniors in Glades Electric Cooperative’s service territory are eligible to apply for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, DC. Students chosen will join their peers for a tour of our nation’s capital, meetings with congressional representatives, and educational opportunities. The Youth Tour trip takes place June following students’ junior year of high school.
The application deadline for the 2021 program has passed. Winners will be announced in February 2021.
Follow us on Follow us on Facebook for Youth Tour notifications. Applications for 2022 will be available in the fall of 2021.
Youth Tour Resources
- NRECA Youth Tour Resources
- Sample Questions for Congressional Meetings (PDF)
- Tips for Communicating with Your Representatives and Senators (PDF)
2020 Youth Tour Winners
2020 Update: Unfortunately, the 2020 Youth Tour was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it cannot replace the priceless memories these outstanding students would have made during the Youth Tour trip to DC, in lieu of the 2020 trip, Brice and Lauren will each receive a $2,200 scholarship.
