Washington D.C. Youth Tour
Each year a high school sophomore or junior has a chance to win an all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C.. Students will need to submit an application, attach a signed letter of recommendation (to be completed by their principal, guidance counselor, teacher or community leader) and write an essay on: How can electricity be used to save and improve lives, especially in developing nations?
To be eligible:
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The student must currently be a high school sophomore or junior.
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The students' parents/legal guardian must be a member and receive electrical service from LYREC.
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Student cannot be a prior winner of the youth tour.
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The student must write an essay on the topic listed above and it must include the application that you may download below.
Submit the essay, application, and letter of recommendation to Lower Yellowstone Rural Electric Cooperative, Attn: Jami Propp, P.O. Box 1047, Sidney, MT 59270.
The due date for the essay is Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The winning student will travel to Washington, D.C. June 19-26, 2020. For more information, check out the Youth Tour Resource Guide below or contact Jami at LYREC.
NON-MEMBER CONTEST - $250 Cash Prize
To be eligible:
1. The student must currently be a high school sophomore or junior.
2. The student must submit a non-member application and essay.
The due date for the non-member essay contest is Friday, Nov. 29, 2019.
