Stats and facts from your Co-op.
National Statistics
50,000 + U.S. High School Students
Since the late 1950s, more than 50,000 high school students have participated in Youth Tour and had the opportunity to hone their confidence and leadership skills, returning home ready to make a difference in their communities.
66 Years
In 1958, a rural electric cooperative in Iowa sponsored the first group of 34 young people on a week-long study tour of our nation’s capital.
Montana Statistics
32 Students, 18 Co-ops
This year, Montana sent 32 students from 18 co-ops. In total, there were over 1,600 participants from 44 states!
20+ Years
Montana’s rural electric cooperatives have been sending youths to Washington, D.C., for more than 20 years.
$4,500+
Youth Tour is a $4,500+ value per participant Youth Tour is funded by unclaimed capital credits.
$14,000
One $10,000 scholarship and four $1,000 scholarships annually are available to Montana Youth Tour alumni.
