Travel to Washington, D.C. to explore monuments and museums, meet with members of Congress, and make lifelong friends with other students from across the country. You’ll discover leadership lessons from our nation’s history and be immersed in the cooperative spirit that built our nation, with all expenses paid by Central. 

Youth Tour is a once-in-a-lifetime contest for high school juniors living and attending school in Central's territory beginning in December. The two-part competition begins with students submitting an essay and resume. From there, a group of judges will select five students to be interviewed with two winning the week-long trip and a $1,000 scholarship. The three runner-up applicants will receive $1,000 scholarships. 

Who is eligible? 

High school Juniors that live in Central's territory. View Central's territory here. 

The Youth Tour contest opens in December and applications are due in February. Youth Tour essay topics are announced in December. 

Have more questions? 

Contact Kory Bowman at 405-533-4185 or by emailing her here. 

Want to be contacted when Youth Tour opens? Fill out the form below. 

2024 Youth Tour Winner Annelise Ochsner

2024 Youth Tour Winner Hadleigh Stierwalt