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! The OTEC Member Foundation Board of Directors approved a program to expand their scholarship offerings, creating the opportunity for memorial and named scholarships. If you are interested in creating a named or memorial scholarship, email memberfoundation@otec.coop. 

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 March 16, 2025.

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 March 16, 2025.

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 March 16, 2025.

Trade School Scholarship - Closed

         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 - Closed

         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. 

         Did you know that a brand new lineworker school is coming to eastern Oregon? That's right, Baker Technical Institute is opening an electrical lineworker school in Baker City! Learn more at https://bakerti.org/programs/technical-training/lineman-school/  

 

Greg Hoover Memorial Trade School Scholarship - Closed. Awarded June 17, 2024

         Greg Hoover (1954-2023) was a talented mechanic, licensed contractor, and owner/operator of an excavation company and an RV Park. Greg was a jack of all trades in the truest sense of the statement. The Greg Hoover Memorial Trade Scholarship serves as a tribute to Greg’s life and his work ethic and will provide an enduring legacy while empowering a new generation of skilled labor. This scholarship is in the amount of $2,500 and is for those interested in attending a trade, vocational or technical school.

 

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