Youth Opportunities

Lineman Scholarship: We’re awarding one individual the chance to attend the ASU-Newport High Voltage Lineman School with tuition and books fully covered—a value of over $8,000!

  • Who Can Apply: Open to high school seniors and beyond.
  • Deadline: Applications close February 28th.
  • What’s Included: Guaranteed placement in our CECC Intern Program (though not guaranteed employment).
  • Steps to Apply:
    • Submit your application: Apply here.
    • Include two letters of recommendation and a high school transcript.
    • Contact Kenny Browning at ASU Newport for a pre-entrance pole climbing exercise (870.512.7893).
Apply Now for Scholarship

Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.: We’re sending two high school juniors to join students across Arkansas for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas’ Youth Tour. This all-expenses-paid trip includes visits to:

  • Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, the Smithsonian, and more.
  • Meetings with Arkansas’s Congressional Delegation.
  • Who Can Apply: Current high school juniors (Class of 2026).
  • When: June 14-20, 2025.
  • Deadline: Applications due February 28th.
  • Steps to Apply: Apply here.
Apply Now for Youth Tour