How much funding does OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship provide?

OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship provides Full tuition and fees for 4 years at Eastern Oregon University in funding.

OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship

Oregon Trail Electric

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Full tuition and fees for 4 years at Eastern Oregon University

Deadline

March 1, 2027

157 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship

Status: Open

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

How to Apply

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

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What Oregon Trail Electric actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 2
Total given: $292K
Median grant: $146K
Range: $28K–$263K

By dollars: Oregon 100%. Top recipient cities: Baker City, OR; La Grande, OR.

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