Each year the cooperative sponsors local students to attend the annual National Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. This is an exciting leadership opportunity.
Students typically tour Capitol Hill and visit historical and cultural sites around the nation’s capital.
The Cooperative Youth Tour Essay Contest is open to all high school and home school juniors living within the cooperative’s service territory.
The student who submits the top essay from each local high school will be eligible to attend the Washington Youth Tour in June 2024.
This year's essay topic is:
“Electricity’s Importance to the Eastern Shore”
Essay entries must be typed and be a minimum of 150 words in length.
Students can apply by by filling out the information below and by copying and pasting their essay submission in field provided.
Youth Tour Qualifications
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Current high school or home school Junior
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Complete and Submit the Youth Tour Application Form with essay by Friday, Oct. 27.
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Live within the cooperative’s service territory
What is the NRECA 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!