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Win a Trip to Washington, D.C.

Montana Electric Cooperatives Association (MECA) will send students to The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) 2025 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., on June 14-21. In the unfortunate event of cancelation, MECA will substitute a scholarship in lieu of the trip for the statewide winner.

YOUTH TOUR

This year’s essay topic is: What was the most important event to have occurred in our nation during your lifetime? How did it affect you?

Guidelines and eligibility for the Youth Tour Essay Scholarship:

• The student must be a junior or senior in high school in the fall of 2025 (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 December 1, 2024.

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:

Marias River Electric
PO Box 729
Shelby, MT 59474

Youth Tour 2025 Application (PDF)