{"id":46655,"date":"2025-01-24T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=46655"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:58:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T20:58:42","slug":"ppec-youth-programs-open-over-10000-in-scholarships-leadership-opportunities-summer-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/ppec-youth-programs-open-over-10000-in-scholarships-leadership-opportunities-summer-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"PPEC Youth Programs Open Over $10,000 in Scholarships,\u00a0 Leadership Opportunities, Summer Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Isabella Pitman of Miller City High School and Mallorie Maag of Ottawa-Glandorf High School were the PPEC representatives on the 2024 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative (PPEC) is accepting applications for its 2025 Youth Programs. These programs include new scholarships, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a summer camp for middle school students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year, PPEC\u2019s revamped scholarship program offers $10,000 in awards- almost double previous years. There are three scholarship opportunities available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 $3,500 Traditional Children of Members Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 For children of PPEC members who are high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Awards include: 1st place: $1,000; 2nd: $750; 3rd: $500; and five honorable mentions of $250 each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 $5,000 General Scholarship Drawing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Open to members of any age or their children who are currently in college, trade, or tech programs (or starting by the 2025-26 academic year).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ten $500 scholarships will be awarded through a random drawing during the co-op\u2019s annual meeting broadcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 $1,500 Community Champions Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Celebrates students making a positive impact in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Open to community-nominated students or those with a letter of recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 No GPA requirement; recipients must start college or a tech\/trade program by the 2025-26 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for all scholarships are due by February 10, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Tour 2025: Leadership and Travel Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

High School sophomores and juniors can apply for the 2025 Youth Tour, a week-long leadership experience in Washington, D.C., from June 15-21, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Explore iconic landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, Smithsonian museums, and Arlington National Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Meet congressional representatives and learn about government and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Network with over 1,800 students from across the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Run for the National Leadership Council and attend the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association\u2019s Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for Youth Tour are due by February 10, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp Kilowatt offers an exciting summer adventure for sixth graders entering seventh grade in 2025. The camp takes place June 4-7 at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, the camp includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Hands-on learning about energy and electrical safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Activities like horseback riding, rock climbing, ziplining, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications for Camp Kilowatt are due by March 3, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships, Youth Tour, and Camp Kilowatt applications are available on PPEC\u2019s website at www.peec.coop. For questions or more information, contact Amy McCreery or Maddy Lamb at 1-800-686-2357 or email youthprograms@ppec.coop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative and its initiatives, visit www.PPEC.coop or call 800-686-2357.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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