GUIDELINES FOR ESSAY-WRITING CONTEST
●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 an electric cooperative in North Dakota.
●Essay is not to exceed two, standard 8.5-inch by 11-inch typed, double-spaced pages on this topic:
If chosen as a Youth Tour delegate, you will be traveling to Washington, D.C., to experience and learn about America’s rich history. What moment in American history do you wish you had been a part of and what would you have contributed?
●Submit your essay in hard copy or electronic format to your local electric cooperative. Electronic submissions should conform to the two-page, double-spaced guideline described above.
●Include a cover page with your essay. The cover page must provide the following information:
- Your name
- Date of birth and place of birth
- Name of high school and grade in school
- Parent or guardian’s name, home address and telephone number
- Your email address and cell phone number