Students will submit their online application, essay, and 2-minute video containing the required information by January 21, 2026.
6 applicants will be selected as finalists for the Oklahoma Youth Tour. Judges will choose 2 students to represent AEC at Youth Tour 2026 in Washington, D.C. The judges will also select 2 students to attend the Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp in Colorado. All 6 finalists will receive a $500 scholarship at the end of the school year, pending that all requirements are fulfilled.