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2027 VTCI Youth Tour

Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

Your Journey to Washington, D.C. Could Start Here!

Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc. (VTCI) is giving two local students the opportunity to experience Washington, D.C. as part of the 2027 Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Youth Tour, taking place June 7–11, 2027.

This all-expenses-paid educational experience brings students from rural communities across the country together for five days of learning, leadership, sightseeing and unforgettable experiences in our nation’s capital.

TWO STUDENTS WILL BE SELECTED!

Selected students will represent VTCI and their community during the 2027 FRS Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.

June , 2027

Washington, D.C. | All-Expenses-Paid Trip

The FRS Youth Tour gives students the opportunity to learn about the legislative and regulatory process, discover the important role broadband plays in rural communities, explore our nation’s capital and connect with students from across rural America.

Students will have opportunities to visit historic landmarks, learn about government and policymaking, experience Washington, D.C., and make connections with other students from across the country.

Applicants must:

  • Be a high school student

  • Be 15, 16 or 17 years old at the time of the Youth Tour
  • Be a dependent of a current Valley Telephone Cooperative member

  • Meet VTCI Youth Tour eligibility requirements
  • Have permission from a parent or legal guardian

  • Be available to travel June 7–11, 2027

  • Complete the online entry form and submit a 3–5 minute video by the deadline

Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

Ready to tell us your story?

Create a 3–5 minute video of yourself answering the three questions below. Be yourself, speak from your own experiences and make sure your video addresses each question.

As part of your response, tell us:

• What are you interested in learning?
• How would you share what you learned with your community and school?

As part of your response, tell us:

• What is a challenge your hometown or school is experiencing?
• How can reliable internet help with this challenge?

As part of your response, tell us:

• How did you handle feeling nervous?
• What did you learn about yourself?

VIDEO REQUIREMENTS

  • Video must be 3–5 minutes in length
  • Answer all three questions
  • Student must appear and speak in the video
  • Responses should reflect the student's own thoughts and experiences
  • Only one entry per student will be accepted

Ready to Enter?

Complete all required fields below and submit your 3–5 minute Youth Tour video by December 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT. Please make sure your video addresses all three questions listed above.

Valley Telephone Cooperative, Inc.

2027 Youth Tour Application Form