Dudek Scholarships
Funding Amount
$1,886 - $3,000 per award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Pendleton area high school graduate
- Attending or planning to attend Blue Mountain Community College or Eastern Oregon University
Other requirements
- Pursuing education in skills/trades (per Dudek philosophy)
- Contact: Jerri Bealer at 541-276-3331 for application guidelines and deadlines.
Overview
Established: From the estate of Clelan "Lee" Dudek and his wife Luella
Eligibility: Pendleton area high school graduates attending:
- Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC)
- Eastern Oregon University (EOU)
Lee and Luella Dudek established this scholarship fund through the Pendleton Foundation Trust. Lee was a WWII veteran, NRA champion marksman, private airplane pilot, and 50+ year owner/operator of Lee's Refrigeration Company. The couple had no children but wanted their worldly assets to benefit young people in the Pendleton area.
Scholarship Philosophy
Lee was adamant that young people should learn a skill or trade. He believed there was "much satisfaction in learning how something worked and in how to fix it."Example Recipients (2020-21 Academic Year)
BMCC Recipients:
- Baum Hunter - $3,000 (AS Degree in Fire Science; 2018 PHS grad; plans wildland fire control career with BIA or US Forest Service)
- Jessamy Lamont - $2,400 (pursuing psychology degree; plans childlife specialist in children's hospital; 2019 PHS grad)
- Ceisey Castaneda Martinez - BMCC recipient
- Alorah Kaplanovic - BMCC recipient
- Kyra Ford - BMCC recipient
EOU Recipients:
- Madison Parker - $3,000 (senior completing elementary education degree; plans to teach in Pendleton community)
- Drew Lunny - $3,000 (2018 PHS grad; pursuing high school history teaching degree; former BMCC ambassador)
Legacy
The Dudek Scholarships represent how foundational support can create lasting impact for youth in the community. The foundation honors the Dudeks' generosity and foresight.How to Apply
Application Process
Apply through the PFT Scholarship Application.
Eligibility Requirements:
Contact: Jerri Bealer at 541-276-3331 for application guidelines and deadlines.
What Pendleton Foundation Trust actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $172K
- Median grant
- $172K
- By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Pendleton, OR.
Example grants
City of Pendleton · Pendleton, OR
Community Support
$172K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
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