ICUA Youth Rally / Scholarships
*If you have previously attended the Youth Rally and would like to claim your scholarship, please complete this form.*
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, personal development, and the electrical/energy industry. Activities include an obstacle course, dance, talent show, ice cream and pizza parties, volleyball, movie, 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.
2025 Youth Rally paper applications will be available to download or pick up at local high school counselor's offices or the Idaho Falls Power office in January 2025. Applications and essays will be due by April 15, 2025 to be considered for the 2025 Youth Rally. 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
If you'd like to apply via JotForm, a link and QR code will also be made available.
Check out the ICUA Youth Rally Facebook Page!
2024 ICUA Youth Rally Participants
| Participant Name | High School | IF Power Scholarship | Add'l ICUA Scholarship |
| Sienna Jensen (Director) | Skyline High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Kamryn Roos | Thunder Ridge High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $400 ICUA Scholarship |
| Macie Portalatin | Idaho Falls High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Maggie Moffat | Bonneville High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $600 ICUA Scholarship |
| Shawnee Byington | Skyline High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Brooklyn Bailey | Skyline High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Jocelyn Ogden* (Selected as 2025 Returning Director) |
Idaho Falls High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | $600 ICUA Scholarhip |
| Johnna Lybbert | Idaho Falls High School | $500 IFP Scholarship | |
| Cynthia Miller | Skyline High School | $500 IFP Scholarship |
*Jocelyn Ogden was selected from all Idaho delegates to attend the NRECA National Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. in Spring 2025!
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 |
*Sienna Jensen was awarded the "Miss Congeniality" award at the Rally.
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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