ICUA Youth Rally / Scholarships
Idaho Falls Power supports a variety of educational opportunities to empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
Each year, Idaho Falls Power sponsors several local high school students at the Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association's (ICUA) annual Youth Rally. The mission of the Youth Rally is to inspire, pique curiosity and help youth develop the leadership qualities they possess. For one week in July, youth -- representing Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Alaska -- converge in western Idaho to participate in a variety of activities and classes to promote positive relationships and build skills in leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and more. Students have a chance to learn more about government, drug and alcohol awareness, business, and the electrical/energy industry. Activities include an obstacle course, dance, talent show, roller skating, volleyball, bowling, lawn games, swimming at the water park, a tour of the Capitol, and more! It is a week filled with fun, friends, and learning and gives youth the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with other local area students and youths attending the rally.
Those who apply and are selected to attend the rally will receive a $500 scholarship. Delegates also have the opportunity to earn MORE scholarship money at the week-long rally and to compete to be selected as the Idaho Representative at the NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association) National Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. The National Youth Tour expenses are paid by the ICUA.
IFP covers all expenses for students to attend the event. The scholarship program is open to high school sophomores and juniors and whose parent or legal guardian is an Idaho Falls Power utility customer.
2024 Youth Rally paper applications are available by clicking here, or can be picked up at local high school counselor's offices or at the Idaho Falls Power office at 140 S Capital Avenue in Idaho Falls.
If you'd like to apply via JotForm, click here or scan the following QR Code:
Applications and essays will be due by April 15, 2024 to be considered for the 2024 Youth Rally. The 2024 Rally will occur at the Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, July 08-13. Hard copy applications can be mailed or dropped off at the Idaho Falls Power office or email them to: ifpinfo@ifpower.org, Subject: ICUA Youth Rally Scholarship Application
Check out the ICUA Youth Rally Facebook Page!
2023 ICUA Youth Rally Participants
| Participant Name | High School | IF Power Scholarship | Add'l ICUA Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Ferrin (Director) | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Catherine (Cathy) Cano-Rodas | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Landon Croft | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $500 ICUA Scholarhip |
| Meme McRae | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $300 ICUA Scholarhip |
| Sienna Jensen (Selected as 2024 Returning Director) | Skyline High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $500 ICUA Scholarhip |
| Michaela 'Max' Mizer | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Sara Jacobsen | Idaho Falls High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Payton Campbell | Emerson High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Talia 'Apres' Johnson | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Tessa Browning | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship |
2022 ICUA Youth Rally Participants
| Participant Name | High School | IF Power Scholarhip | Add'l ICUA Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catelyn Adams | American Heritage | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Morgan Bailey | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $300 ICUA Scholarship |
| Paige Prairie | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $500 ICUA Scholarship |
| Danica Ziel | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Emily Carlson | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Lokita Marmel | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Caleb Cloutier | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Lillian Ferrin (Selected as 2023 Returning Director) | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $500 ICUA Scholarship |
| Brynn Davis | Compass High School | $500 IFP Scholarship |
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