Jan 27, 2025 | posted by Conner Williams
The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour brings together over 100 high school students from rural communities across the nation to Washington, D.C. for five days to learn about legislative and agency processes and the important role of broadband services in rural communities. This unique educational experience provides an opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., meet high school students from other states, and tour historical sites while also learning about Capitol Hill and the Federal government.
This year, the Youth Tour is from June 2 to June 5. One high school student applicant from both the Canby and Mt. Angel service areas will be selected. While there, students and chaperones will:
- Tour famous historical sites and monuments, including Arlington National Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Lincoln Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and World War II Memorial
- Visit Smithsonian Museums
- Meet with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Congressional staff
- Attend a show at the Kennedy Center
- Build relationships with peers that can last a lifetime
- Develop leadership skills
Qualifying criteria and application instructions can be found at www.DirectLink.coop/scholarships/2025-frs.
Applications are due by 5PM on Monday, March 17.
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