Youth Tour

Win a Trip to Washington, D.C.

Montana Electric Cooperatives Association (MECA) will send students to The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 2027 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., on June 17-24.

YOUTH TOUR

This year’s essay topic is: If you could build a monument in Washington, D.C., who would you honor and why?

Guidelines and eligibility for the Youth Tour Essay Scholarship:

The student must be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2027 (currently a sophomore or junior).
The student and/or parent or guardian must be served by YVEC.
The essay must include a cover page with the student’s name, address, email and telephone number.

Deadline: Application and essay due by November 27, 2026.

To apply, you may use the form on this page or use the PDF version of the application to print, fill, and send your application to the cooperative by mail. Mail paper applications to:

Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative
PO Box 249
Huntley, MT 59037

Youth Tour 2027 Application (PDF)

Youth Tour Application

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Please complete this form and return with your essay to YVEC no later than November 27, 2026.
Applicant Contact Information
Name
First Last
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Age
School
Grade
Name of Parent or Guardian
First Last
Sponsoring Cooperative
- YVEC
If selected, are you available to attend the Youth Tour from June 17-24, 2027?
- Yes
- No

Student Information
T-Shirt Size
- Small
- Medium
- Large
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School Activities
List your school activities including any elected positions, special honors, awards, and accomplishments from your high school career (class officer, plays, athletics, music, etc.).
Extra-Curricular Activities
List your extra-curricular activities and the years of participation such as 4-H, FFA, church, community, and service clubs. Indicate any honors, awards, and accomplishments as well.
Letter of Recommendation*
Attach a signed letter of recommendation completed by a principal, guidance counselor, teacher, or community leader.
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Essay*
Max. file size: 100 MB.

Upload an essay on the following topic: "If you could build a monument in Washington, D.C., who would you honor and why?" The essay must include a cover page with the student's name, address, telephone number, email, and the name of their rural electric cooperative.
Agreement*
I agree to the terms.
I will be a high school junior or senior in the Fall of 2027 and my parent(s)/guardian(s) are receiving electrical service from the Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative (YVEC). I understand that I am required to submit an essay.

I have read and understand that my application and essay are to be submitted to the cooperative no later than November 27, 2026, or I will not be considered for the Youth Tour program.

I understand that if I am selected to represent YVEC and, for some unforseen reason, I am not able to attend the Youth Tour, I must notify YVEC immediately so that an alternate may make the trip to Washington D.C.

I authorize YVEC to use the above information along with photos of me for publicity purposes of the sponsoring cooperative and Montana Electric Cooperatives' Association.

Win a Trip to Washington, D.C.

Youth Tour Application

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Applicant Contact Information

Student Information