Returning College Student or Adult Scholarship
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Returning college students
- Adults looking to start school
Other requirements
- Must be an active OTEC member or dependent/tenant of an OTEC member
Overview
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
- Visit otec.coop/scholarships
- Click the "Apply" button for the Returning College Student or Adult Scholarship
- Create a username and log in
- Complete the online application
- 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 Consumers Cooperative Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 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.
Example grants
Otec Member Foundation · Baker City, OR
Community scholarships & donations
$263K
Community Connections · La Grande, OR
Low income energy assistance
$28K
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