2023 Government-in-Action Youth Tour application

Visit Washington, D.C., the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum from June 11-19, 2023, and receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Deadline: Jan. 20, 2023

To be eligible, students must:
  • Be in the 11th or 12th grade
  • Reside in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is a current Bluebonnet member with an active account and whose primary residence is within the outer boundaries of Bluebonnet’s service area (including city limits that are within those outer boundaries)
  • Participate in the tour to Washington, D.C., the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum, June 11 - 19, 2023
  • Submit a completed application form and brief video (limited to 5 minutes) by 5 p.m. Jan. 20, 2023.  
  • Be prepared to attend a personal interview on Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Bluebonnet’s headquarters, 155 Electric Ave., Bastrop, if selected as a finalist

Application Procedures
Applications will be considered when Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative has received a completed and signed application by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. Fields marked with * are required. Submissions will not process if all required fields are not completed. Applications started cannot be saved and completed later. 

If you have questions about the applicaiton, please contact Karen Urban by email or phone. 
Are your mailing and physical addresses the same?
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

List up to 10 service activities in which you have been involved at school and in your community. For role in activity, use the following codes: L=led yourself, M= member of group, P=provided primary leadership to group. Judges will focus on the quality of experiences, rather than quantity.

Year Activity Role in activity Impact on community or organization
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

List up to 5 extracurricular activities in which you have been involved at school and in your community. Judges will focus on the quality of experiences, rather than quantity.

Year Activity Describe activities' impact on your personal development
VIDEO SUBMISSION

Submit a link to a video with you answering the question: What is the greatest energy issue facing your generation, and how can you be a part of the solution? (5-minutes max)

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