Educational youth programs are just one way that KV REMC can connect with and invest in future leaders and contributors to our communities.

OPERATION ROUND UP SCHOLARSHIPS

Two $2,000 and four $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to high school graduating students whose parents or guardians are KV REMC member-consumers. Students must be graduating in 2024 and planning to attend a college, university, or technical school in the fall of 2024. Parents or guardians must be Operation Round Up participants by Feb. 1 for the student to be eligible to apply.

To apply, go to https://www.kvremc.com/community/youth-programs/operation-round-up-scholarship/ to review the guidelines and download the application.

Applications are due at the KV REMC office by March 1.

CAMP KILOWATT

June 5–8

Spend four fun-filled days at Camp Tecumseh in Brookston, Indiana, learning about energy while making new friends, horseback riding, ziplining, swimming, canoeing, and more. This camp experience is available to students in seventh grade during the 2024-2025 school year. Priority will be given to students of parents who receive electricity from Kankakee Valley REMC.

Visit campkilowatt.org to apply.

Applications must be completed online by March 1.

INDIANA YOUTH TOUR

June 16–23

Kankakee Valley REMC wants to send you on a weeklong, all-inclusive trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. Monuments, museums, memorials, legislators, friends, and history await you. This experience is available to students who will be seniors during the 2024-2025 school year. Priority will be given to students of parents who receive electricity from Kankakee Valley REMC.

Visit indianayouthtour.org to apply.

Applications must be completed online by March 1.

COOPERATIVE CALENDAR OF STUDENT ART CONTEST

Since 1998, Indiana Connection and participating Indiana electric cooperatives have held an annual art contest for Indiana students in grades kindergarten through 12. The winning works of art from each grade are then used to illustrate the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art that participating REMCs/RECs have distributed. Artwork for the 2025 calendar is being accepted now.

To enter, visit indianaconnection.org/for-youth/art-contest. Submit your artwork by March 29.

YOUTH POWER AND HOPE AWARDS

The Youth Power and Hope Awards program honors Indiana students in fifth through eighth grades who are leaders in their communities. Potential winners could include church volunteers, active 4-H’ers, or those who support local hospitals or community organizations. Up to five qualified candidates will be selected as winners and will be featured in Indiana Connection magazine.

Visit indianaconnection.org/youthpowerandhope to enter. Information on the Youth Power and Hope Awards will be available this summer.