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Power Your Future with OTEC Scholarships

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Education powers the leaders of tomorrow. As part of Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative's ongoing commitment to community, youth and education, OTEC is proud to offer scholarships to our membership in Baker, Grant, Harney and Union counties!

OTEC offers scholarships to high school students, homeschool students, returning college students and adults entering educational and technical programs

Scholarships are offered online. Each link will take you to a description of the scholarship along with the requirements/criteria. At the bottom of the description, you will find an "Apply" button. Once you create a username and login, you can view and save the application as you go. 

OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship Program - OPEN

         Four local students who plan on attending Eastern Oregon University have a chance to have their entire tuition and fees paid for four years at EOU, if those students continue to meet certain criteria. Deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.

Graduating High School Student Scholarship - OPEN

         Graduating high school seniors have a chance to earn $5,000 to further their education and training beyond high school! Deadline to apply is February 28, 2023

Returning College Student or Adult Scholarship - OPEN

         If you're a returning college student or an adult looking to start school, apply for the chance to earn $5,000 to help further your education and training! Deadline to apply is February 28, 2023.

Trade School Scholarship - OPEN year-round

         Interested in learning a in-demand and well-paying trade? OTEC offers $2,500 scholarships for those interested in attending a trade, vocational or technical school.

Lineman School Scholarship - OPEN year-round 

         Interested in a great paying career in the electric utility industry? OTEC offers $5,000 scholarships for those who want to pursue a career as a lineman.

 

Please feel free to contact us with any questions!

Click here or contact us at 541-524-2858.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Your Cooperative
      • History
      • What Is A Cooperative?
      • Where Your Power Comes From
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Your Board of Directors
    • Annual Meeting & Board Elections
    • Bylaws, Tariffs and Rates
    • Careers
    • Newsletter
  • Members
    • Value of Membership
    • Apply for Membership/Service
    • Prepaid Metering Agreement
    • Bill Pay
    • Call 811 Before You Dig
    • Capital Credits
    • New Construction
    • Sample Bill
    • OTEC Claims Reporting Form
  • Community
    • OTEC Member Foundation
    • Charitable Giving
    • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
    • Scholarships
    • DC Youth Tour
    • Idaho Youth Rally
    • Member to Member
    • Mini-members
    • Co-op Connections
  • Economic Development
  • Energy Solutions
    • Programs & Rebates
    • Renewable Energy
      • Oregon's Hydropower
      • Community Solar
      • Solar
    • Electric Vehicles (EVs)
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
  • Safety & Education
    • Safety First
    • Winter Storm Safety
    • Wildfire Preparedness
    • Public Safety Power Shutoffs
    • Call 811 Before You Dig
    • Power Surges
    • Understanding Electromagnetic Fields
    • Kids Electrical Safety Artwork Contest
    • Safety Quiz
  • Outage Center
    • Outage Map
    • Power Outage Tips
    • Restoration Process
    • Generator Safety
  • News
    • Ruralite
    • Press Releases
    • Newsletter
    • Legislative
    • Power Eastern Oregon