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Youth Era

HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS,
WIN THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME - ON US! 
An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.!

2025 Tour Dates
June 15-21, 2025

WHAT IS THE GOVERNMENT-IN-ACTION YOUTH TOUR?
Every June, as many as 1,500 high school students from across the country spend a week in the nation's capital as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The students are sponsored by electric cooperatives – cooperatives that are committed to educating America's rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.

Participating in the Youth Tour is an awesome way to learn about this great nation, develop leadership skills, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, and make friendships that will last beyond the week!

TOP 3 REASONS TO ENTER THE ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST:

1. All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., compliments of Northern Plains Electric Cooperative.

2. A whole week to visit unforgettable historic monuments, museums, and the U.S. Capitol.

3. A learning experience you'll never forget.

 

TO ENTER 2025 ESSAY WRITING CONTEST, STUDENTS MUST:

  • Be a sophomore or junior in high school.
  • You and your parents/guardian's primary residence must be served by Northern Plains Electric Cooperative.
  • Write an essay.
    • Include a cover page with your name, date of birth, name of high school, grade in school, parent or guardian's name, address, telephone number and email address.
    • The essay is not to exceed two, standard 8.5-inch by 11-inch typewritten, double-spaced pages.
    • Essay topic listed below.
  • The deadline is January 17, 2025.  You can email entries to brittneew@nplains.com or mail a hard copy to: Northern Plains Electric, Youth Tour Essay Contest, PO Box 608, Cando, ND 58324.

               

ESSAY QUESTION:

Why is it important to be involved in your community, and how does that prepare you to be a future leader?

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
Contact Brittnee Wilson, Northern Plains Electric, at 701-968-3314 during regular business hours.

FIND MORE INFORMATION AT
https://www.ndyouthtour.com