WIN AN ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.
More than 1,800 students from all across America take part in the Youth Tour experience each year, and so can you! Travel to Washington, D.C. where you will meet your U.S. Representative and Senators. This unique trip will give you the opportunity to watch history come alive as you explore the museums, memorials and monuments with students from your state. You will meet student leaders from nearly every state and hear dynamic leaders on Youth Day. Bottom line, you will make friendships that will last a lifetime and be part of a group that has more than 50,000 alumni in every walk of life including U.S. Senators and CEOs.
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Youth Tour How to Apply
To enter the essay-writing contest:
• You must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
• You and your parents or guardian must be served by Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative.
Essay question: 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?
The application deadline is Jan. 16, 2026. Email entries to Julie Armijo at jarmijo@morgransou.com or mail a hard copy to: Youth Tour Essay Contest, P.O. Box 297, Flasher, ND, 58535-0297.
Questions? Please contact Julie Armijo, Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative, at 701-597-3301, 701-663-0297 or 1-800-750-8212 during regular business hours.
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