Lighthouse Electric Awards Scholarships, D.C. Trip to Local High School Students

Students from across the region compete for educational opportunities and leadership development.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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High school students from several school districts in Texas recently had the opportunity to compete for scholarships and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. through the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour. Brittney Machado and Jayvien Aleman were selected as the top winners, each receiving a $1,500 scholarship and the D.C. trip, while Payten Shuping and Mylie Morales were awarded $1,000 scholarships.

Why it matters

The Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour provides valuable educational and leadership development opportunities for high school students in the region, helping prepare them for future endeavors. The scholarships and trip to the nation's capital offer students a chance to learn more about government, leadership, and the cooperative system.

The details

Students representing 13 school districts, including Abernathy, Crosbyton, Hale Center, Hedley, Floydada, Lockney, Memphis, Motley County, Petersburg, Plainview, Ralls, Silverton, and Valley ISD, participated in this year's contest. The students showcased their knowledge, leadership skills, and commitment to their communities.

  • The 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour contest took place recently.

The players

Brittney Machado

One of the top winners of the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour, receiving a $1,500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Jayvien Aleman

One of the top winners of the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour, receiving a $1,500 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

Payten Shuping

A scholarship recipient of the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour, receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

Mylie Morales

A scholarship recipient of the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour, receiving a $1,000 scholarship.

Lighthouse Electric Cooperative

The organization that hosted the 2026 Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour and awarded scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C. to the winning students.

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The takeaway

The Lighthouse Electric Youth Tour demonstrates the cooperative's commitment to investing in the education and development of local high school students, providing them with scholarships, a trip to the nation's capital, and valuable experiences that will help them succeed in their future endeavors.