One local sophomore or junior will win a trip of a lifetime to explore Washington, D.C. for the 2025 NRECA Youth Tour. The trip to Washington, D.C. is an all-expense-paid trip to see our nation’s capital. The winner will travel with approximately 40 other Minnesota teens, and join 1,900 students from across the nation.
Participating in the Youth Tour is a great opportunity to learn about our country, gain a better understanding of electric cooperatives, visit with their congressional representatives, tour some of the most famous museums in the world and make memories and friends that will last a lifetime! Each year, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative holds a contest to select one high school student to attend the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour.
What is Youth Tour?
- An all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C., paid for by Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.
- A week of visiting historic monuments, learning about cooperatives, touring world class museums and meeting elected officials.
- Develop life-long friendships with other students from across the state and country!
Who is Eligible?
- Applicants must be a sophomore or junior in high school.
- Your parent(s) or guardians’ primary residence must receive electric service from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative.
How to Apply
- Students can apply for the 2025 Youth Tour by filling out the form below. All applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on February 10, 2025.
- Students with the top applications and essays will be invited back for an interview. An interview committee determines the winner, basing the decision on written and verbal responses during the brief interviews. Interviews will held February 18th-20th, 2025.
