2026 Youth Tour Program Application | Consumers Energy Cooperative.

Youth Tour Program Application

Applications and essays are due by March 24, 2026.

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Last

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Phone Number

Alternative Phone Number

Email Address

Date of Birth

Grade

High School

Consumers Energy Account Number

Parent/Guardian Name (1)

Relationship (1)

Parent/Guardian Name (2)

Relationship (2)

Any health or travel concerns?

Hobbies/Special Interests

Extracurricular Activities

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Youth Tour Essay 2026

Complete the application, and answer the following questions in essay form. The essays should be 300 words.

1. Describe your view of major challenges facing the rural community. What solutions do you envision? What part does the cooperative play in the solution?

2. Why do you want to be Consumers Energy's delegate for the 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.?

Essay Answers

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I certify that all information contained on my application and other required materials is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If I am a recipient of this scholarship, I hereby authorize Consumers Energy to utilize information about and from my scholarship application, any presentations, and my likeness for public relations purposes and publicity.

The Youth Tour takes place from June 14-20, 2026. I understand that I am expected to make a presentation at Consumers Energy's Annual Meeting which is typically held in August.

Student Signature

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Parent/Guardian Signature

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Applications and essays are due by March 24, 2026 to:

Consumers Energy

Attn: Tami Kerwood

2074 242^nd Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

tkerwood@consumersenergy.coop

Applicants must currently be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors whose parents or legal guardians are members of Consumers Energy in the state of Iowa. Family members of cooperative employees and directors are not eligible. The contest is based on the information contained in the material enclosed.