YOUTH TOUR

WRITE A WINNING ESSAY AND WIN A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

2025 Youth Tour
June 15-21

ELIGIBILITY:

* You must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
* You and your parents or guardian must be a residential member of Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

*Must be RECEIVED by December 13, 2024

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Winner will represent MWEC as one of 16 North Dakota Electric Cooperative delegates to travel to Washington, D.C.
- Visit historical areas such as (locations subject to change):
     - Ford's Theatre
     - Gettysberg
     - Arlington Cemetary
     - The Capital Building
     - and more...

Outside of Trip
- Meet and Greet luncheon with MWEC Staff
- Interview for article to be published in the North Dakota Living magazine
- Meet MWEC Board of Directors (as schedules allow)
- Attend and possible speak at MWEC Annual Meeting (as schedules allow)

 

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Include a cover page with:
Student Information:
     - name
     - residential address
     - date of birth
     - school and current grade
     - email address
     - phone number
Parent/Guardian Information:
     - name(s)
     - email address(es)
     - phone number(s)

2. Complete an essay
Essay Topic:
"Why is it important to be involved in your community, and how does that prepare you to be a future leader?"

Essay Format:
     - Not to exceed two standard 8.5x11-inch typewritten, double-spaced pages on this topic:

3. Upload student photo (ex. school picture) for use in connection with the Youth Tour

4. Upload completed Consent and Release Form (parent signature required if under 18 years of age)
     - Consent and Release Form
 

SUBMISSION:

Email: pr@mwec.com

Hard-copy:
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Youth Tour Essay Contest
P.O. Box 1346
Williston, ND 58802-1346

Drop-off:
Any of the three MWEC Locations with attention to Jessica George or Dubi Cummings.

Online:
* cover letter, essay, photo, and consent form file upload required
Consent and Release Form

Online Application
 

If you have a question contact MWEC, at pr@mwec.com or call 800-279-2667.

 

TOP THREE REASONS TO ENTER THE ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST

1. All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.,compliments of MWEC.
2. A whole week to visit unforgettable historic
    monuments, museums and the U.S. Capitol.
3. A learning experience you'll never forget.

Check out more at: www.ndyouthtour.com and www.youthtour.coop.