Clearwater Power Youth Rally application period is now closed.
What is the Youth Rally?
Each year, the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association hosts a Youth Rally, a five-day leadership conference for high school students. Clearwater Power will be selecting and sponsoring 6 students to attend and join more than 90 other students selected by electric cooperatives in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada and Utah. For five days, students work on leadership, teamwork, cooperation, and communication skills. It also promotes an understanding of the utility industry and in particular, public power.
The Youth Rally leadership camp will take place July 6 -10, 2026 on the campus of Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho.
The Youth Rally is sponsored by the ICUA, Clearwater Power and other participating utilities.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
Read about 2025 Youth Rally fun!Scholarships
Each of the 6 students selected to represent Clearwater Power will receive a scholarship (ranging from $1000 – $1500) from the cooperative at our Annual Meeting. In addition, each student is eligible to earn another scholarship (ranging from $300 – $500) from ICUA at the Rally in July.
Washington DC
At the end of the camp, one delegate from Idaho will be selected to represent ICUA at the National Youth Tour in Washington D.C. the following June! The National Youth Tour is sponsored by National Rural Electric Association (NRECA). Visit the NRECA website to learn more.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- High school sophomores and juniors in passing academic standing only (min. 2.0 GPA).
“I came here not really knowing what a power cooperative even was, and I’m leaving with a deep appreciation for the people who make it possible for our communities to thrive. I’m grateful for the friendships I made, the lessons I learned, and the chance to grow as a leader.” – Cate Gloeckner, returning 2026 Youth Director (Pictured from left are Morgan, Abby, Ciel, Cate, Cade and Brodee.) - Parents or guardians must be co-op members.
- Students must complete the application process. The top six scores are then invited to attend. The application process includes:
- 400-word essay
- 20-question written exam
- Panel interview held in Lewiston, Idaho
- Applicants who were not selected as Sophomores can apply again as Juniors. Each student may attend the Youth Rally and earn a scholarship only once. (This rule does not apply to students who are voted by their peers to return as 2nd-year directors.)
- Must submit complete application by April 1, 2026