2024 Youth Tour: Explore Washington, D.C. on Us!

Attention all high school sophomores and juniors! How would you like to win an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., and embark on a journey of a lifetime? Here's your chance to shine – write a captivating essay and stand a chance to represent KEM Electric Cooperative as part of the North Dakota delegation on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Tour!

Discover America's Capital:

The Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. is scheduled for June 15-21, 2024. This incredible opportunity invites as many as 1,800 high school students from across the nation to explore the heart of America – its capital. Electric cooperatives, dedicated to empowering rural communities, sponsor these students to educate and inspire America's future leaders.

Unlock New Horizons:

Participating in the Youth Tour is not just a trip; it's a transformative experience! This week-long adventure allows you to:

  • Learn about the rich history of the United States
  • Develop essential leadership skills
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the significance of electric cooperatives in rural community development
  • Forge lasting friendships that will extend beyond the trip

Essay Contest Guidelines:

If you wish to embark on this extraordinary journey, here are the essay contest guidelines:

  • You must be a high school sophomore or junior.
  • Both you and your parents or guardian should be served by KEM Electric Cooperative, Inc.
  • Compose an essay on the topic: "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?"
  • The essay must not exceed two standard 8.5” x 11” typewritten, double-spaced pages.
  • Submit your essay in hard copy or electronic format to KEM Electric by January 19, 2024.
  • If submitting electronically, e-mail your entry to Marcy Sanders at msanders@kemelectric.com. Please ensure it adheres to the two-page, double-spaced guideline.
  • Include a cover page with essential details: your name, date of birth, school and grade in 2023, parent or guardian's name, address, and telephone number.
  • Rest assured, your essays will be evaluated by impartial, qualified judges, who will select the winner based on merit.
Youth Tour

Submit Your Essay Today!

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to witness history come alive and create memories that will stay with you forever. Craft your winning essay, and submit it to KEM Electric Cooperative via e-mail or mail. Address your hard copy to Youth Tour Essay Contest, KEM Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 790, Linton ND, 58552.

Start putting pen to paper and take the first step towards the adventure of a lifetime. The Youth Tour awaits, and we can't wait to see you in Washington, D.C.!

For more information, contact Marcy Sanders at msanders@kemelectric.com.