2027 Washington D.C. Youth Tour

Now Accepting Applications for the 2027 Youth Tour

June 2027

For over 60 years the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. for a week in June. One lucky winner from CPI’s service territory will travel with other high school students from across Oregon for this one in a lifetime experience. While in Washington D.C., youth tour participants will have the opportunity see their nation’s capital up close, learn about the political process and interact with Oregon’s political delegation. During this weeklong trip students will gain a personal understanding of American history and the role electrical cooperative have and continue to play in shaping rural America.

Who Can Enter?

Any current year high school sophomore or junior who attends public or private school and whose full-time residence receives electric service from Consumers Power is eligible to enter.

Immediate family members of any director or full-time employees of CPI are not eligible.

How Do I Enter?

Download an application here

For questions or email info@cpi.coop

What is the Timeline?

Deadline for applications is 5 pm on February 4, 2027. Interviews for finalists will be conducted beginning the end of February. The winner will be announced in March . This year’s Youth Tour is scheduled to take place June 16 through June 23, 2027.

2027 Essay Question

Describe a school or community project you have been involved in where you demonstrated collaboration and/or leadership. In what ways did your collaboration and/or leadership benefit the project?

Responses to essay question may come in the form of a written essay, or a video submission. See application for details.

Don’t miss out on this all-expenses-paid, once-in-a-lifetime trip. Apply today!