2023 Youth Tour to Washington DC
Scholarship Opportunity for (Current) Sophomores and Juniors Not for Seniors |
Youth Tour
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 2023 Youth Tour to Washington D.C. is designed to provide an opportunity for outstanding rural young people to better understand the value of rural electrification. It familiarizes you with the historic and political environment of our nation's capital and provides the opportunity to visit with elected officials.
The criteria to be eligible for the Youth Tour are:
- The student must be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2023 (currently a sophomore or junior)
- Student cannot be a prior winner of the youth tour.
- The student and/or parent or guardian must be served by an electric cooperative.
- The student must write an essay on the following topic: If you could witness one historical moment firsthand, what would it be and why?
- The essay must include a cover page with the student's name, address, and telephone number.
- Submit the essay to your electric cooperative no later than December 9, 2022.
If you have any questions, please call Scot Brown at McCone Electric. 1-800-684-3605 or 1-406-485-3430 email: sbrown@mcconeelectric.coop