YOUTH TOUR

WRITE A WINNING ESSAY AND WIN A TRIP OF A LIFETIME!

2026 Youth Tour
June 14-20

ELIGIBILITY:

* You must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
* You and your parents or guardian must be a primary residential member of Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

*Must be RECEIVED by December 12, 2025

 

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Winner will represent MWEC as one of 16 North Dakota Electric Cooperative delegates to travel to Washington, D.C.
- Visit historical areas such as (locations subject to change):
     - Ford's Theatre
     - Gettysberg
     - Arlington Cemetary
     - The Capital Building
     - and more...

Outside of Trip
- Meet and Greet luncheon with MWEC Staff
- Interview for article to be published in the North Dakota Living magazine
- Meet MWEC Board of Directors (as schedules allow)
- Attend and possible speak at MWEC Annual Meeting (as schedules allow)

 

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Include a cover page with:
Student Information:
     - name
     - residential address
     - date of birth
     - school and current grade
     - email address
     - phone number
Parent/Guardian Information:
     - name(s)
     - email address(es)
     - phone number(s)

2. Complete an essay
Essay Topic:
"As member-owned organizations, electric cooperatives are always seeking new ways to engage their members. What are some ways electric cooperatives can better communicate and connect, especially with students and young adults?"

Essay Format:
     - Not to exceed two standard 8.5x11-inch typewritten, double-spaced pages on this topic:

3. Upload student photo (ex. school picture) for use in connection with the Youth Tour

4. Upload completed Consent and Release Form (parent signature required if under 18 years of age)
     - Consent and Release Form
 

SUBMISSION:

Email: pr@mwec.com

Hard-copy:
Mountrail-Williams Electric Cooperative
Youth Tour Essay Contest
P.O. Box 1346
Williston, ND 58802-1346

Drop-off:
Any of the three MWEC Locations with attention to Jessica George or Dubi Cummings.

Online:
* cover letter, essay, photo, and consent form file upload required
Consent and Release Form

Online Application
 

If you have a question contact MWEC, at pr@mwec.com or call 800-279-2667.

 

TOP THREE REASONS TO ENTER THE ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST

1. All-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C.,compliments of MWEC.
2. A whole week to visit unforgettable historic
    monuments, museums and the U.S. Capitol.
3. A learning experience you'll never forget.

Check out more at: www.ndyouthtour.com and www.youthtour.coop.