La Plata Electric Association Inc. (LPEA) is excited to announce two opportunities for students in its service area: the 2024 youth tour to Washington, D.C., for high school juniors and scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors and GED graduates.
These initiatives reflect LPEA’s ongoing commitment to empowering future leaders and supporting educational success.
Youth tour
Applications are now open for LPEA’s annual youth tour, a leadership experience designed for high school juniors.
Selected participants will travel to Washington, D.C., in June 2025 to learn about the electric cooperative industry, meet legislators and connect with peers from across the country.
The application deadline is Jan. 2, 2025, and students can apply or learn more at lpea.coop/lpea-youth-tour.
“Participating in the youth tour is an incredible opportunity for students to gain leadership skills and learn how their voice can make a difference,” said Carrie Hugus, LPEA’s community outreach specialist. “This program embodies LPEA’s mission to connect our communities with opportunities and to inspire students to shape a brighter future for all of us.”
Scholarships
LPEA is also accepting applications for its rolling scholarship programs, open to graduating high school seniors and GED recipients within LPEA’s service territory.
Scholarships provide financial assistance for higher education, including four-year universities, two-year colleges and vocational programs.
“By offering these scholarships, LPEA is helping to ensure that students in our community have access to the resources they need to succeed, whether their path includes a traditional college experience or a hands-on trade program,” Hugus said.
Students and their families can attend a webinar on Feb. 12, 2025, to learn more about the application process and tips for crafting a strong submission.
Scholarship applications are due by March 1, 2025.
For more details, visit lpea.coop/scholarships.
“LPEA is proud to support our community’s youth through these programs,” added Hugus. “Programs like the youth tour and education scholarships are central to LPEA’s vision of empowering young leaders to thrive and contribute to the success of our region.”
To learn more or to apply, please visit lpea.coop.
About LPEA
LPEA is a member-owned, not-for-profit, electric distribution cooperative serving La Plata and Archuleta, with segments of Hinsdale, Mineral and San Juan counties.
LPEA is the fifth-largest cooperative of 22 in Colorado and aims to provide safe, reliable electricity at the lowest reasonable cost to its approximately 36,500 members.
For additional information, contact LPEA at (970) 247-5786 or visit lpea.coop.
