VICE Conference (Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education)
Funding Amount
Up to $2,000
Deadline
December 3, 2026
240 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
VICE Conference
Overview: The Virginia Cooperative Council sponsors an Institute on Cooperative Education (VICE), a youth leadership conference for up to 64 Virginia high school students held annually in the spring. Local high school and home school students from A&N Electric Cooperative's service area are eligible to attend.
Geographic Scope: A&N Electric Cooperative service territory (Virginia)
Objective: To educate youth about the unique cooperative form of business
Awards: Top performers during the conference have the opportunity to receive up to $2,000 in educational scholarships
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How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the VICE Conference Application Form on the website
2. Write an essay on the topic: "What are the Benefits of the Cooperative Model of Business to the Eastern Shore?"
3. Copy and paste the essay into the designated field in the application form
4. Provide student information:
- Name
- High school/home school
- Email
- Home phone and mobile phone
- Address and ZIP code
- Birthday (MM/DD/YYYY)
5. Provide parent/guardian contact information:
- Name
- Email
- Mobile phone
6. Submit essay entry with:
- Essay title
- Essay text (copy and pasted)
Application Deadline: December 3
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