Youth Tour

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 Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative as part of the North Dakota delegation on the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association's Youth Tour!

The Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. is scheduled for June 14-20, 2026. 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

Washington

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.

Learn more about NRECA's Youth Programs Youth Program

2026 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.