OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship

Geographic Scope: Baker, Grant, Harney, and Union counties in Eastern Oregon

Award: Four scholarships covering all tuition and fees for four years at Eastern Oregon University (EOU)

Focus Areas: General education at Eastern Oregon University with internship requirement

Eligibility:

• Must be an active OTEC member or dependent/tenant of an OTEC member
• Graduating high school seniors planning to attend EOU
• Must commit to graduating from EOU
• Must complete annual internships with OTEC throughout the 4 years

Program Details:

• This is the sixth consecutive year of this partnership between OTEC and EOU
• Recipients gain valuable experience completing internship projects with OTEC throughout their 4 years
• EOU matches OTEC's investment in this program
• Based on application, letters of recommendation, academic performance, and community/club involvement

Funding Source: Donations and unclaimed capital credits

Contact:

• OTEC Member Foundation
• Phone: 541-663-2117
• Email: memberfoundation@otec.coop
• Website: otec.coop/scholarships

Application Process

1. Visit otec.coop/scholarships
2. Click the "Apply" button for the OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship
3. Create a username and log in
4. Complete the online application
5. Application will be saved and you can view progress

Required Materials:

• Letters of recommendation
• Academic performance records
• Community or club involvement documentation

Selection Criteria:

• Academic performance
• Letters of recommendation
• Community or club involvement
• Commitment to graduating from EOU and completing internships