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Returning College Student or Adult Scholarship

Oregon Trail Electric

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

March 1, 2027

157 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Returning College Student or Adult Scholarship

Status: Open

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

Award: $5,000 academic scholarship

Focus Areas: General education and training for returning college students or adults starting school

Eligibility:

  • Returning college students

  • Adults looking to start school

  • Must be an active OTEC member or dependent/tenant of an OTEC member
  • Program Details:

  • Designed for non-traditional students continuing or beginning education

  • Multiple awards available each year

  • Selection based on academic performance, letters of recommendation, 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 Returning College Student or Adult 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
  • 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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    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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