Youth Tour 2023

TOP 3 REASONS TO ENTER THE ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST

Win a free trip!

All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., compliments of McKenzie Electric Cooperative!

Tour Great Museums!

A whole week to visit unforgettable historic monuments, museums and the U.S. Capitol! Tour places like Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums, The Library of Congress, The United States Capitol Building, and more!

Learn! 

A learning experience you’ll never forget. Meet with your U.S. Representatives and Senators and see the center of the government live in action! 
 

HOW TO ENTER

To enter the essay-writing contest, you must:

  • Be enrolled as a high school sophomore or junior during the 2023-24 school year
  • You and your parents or guardians must be served by McKenzie Electric Cooperative

Essay guidelines:

  • Include a cover page with your name, date of birth, school and grade in 2023-24, parent or guardian's name, address and telephone number
  • The essay is not to exceed two standard 8 1/2 x 11-inch typewritten, double-spaced pages and must be a response to the below question

Essay question

If chosen as a Youth Tour delegate, you will be traveling to Washington, D.C. to experience and learn about America’s rich history. What moment in American history do you wish you had been a part of and what would you have contributed?

ESSAY DEADLINE - JANUARY 19, 2024

Please send essay submissions to: aspratta@mckenzieelectric.com

Or by mail to
Youth Tour Essay Contest
McKenzie Electric Cooperative
PO Box 649
Watford City, ND 58854

You could win!