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 2024-25 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 2024-25, 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
Why is it important to be involved in your community, and how does that prepare you to be a future leader?