How much funding does UEC Academic Scholarship provide?

UEC Academic Scholarship provides $3,000 per award; minimum 14 scholarships awarded annually ($42,000 total) in funding.

When is the deadline for UEC Academic Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for UEC Academic Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: High school graduates (including GED recipients and home-schooled graduates) from Morrow or Umatilla County; Entering college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.

How often is UEC Academic Scholarship offered?

UEC Academic Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

UEC Academic Scholarship

Umatilla Electric Cooperative

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$3,000 per award; minimum 14 scholarships awarded annually ($42,000 total)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

High school graduates (including GED recipients and home-schooled graduates) from Morrow or Umatilla County
Entering college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given

Other requirements

Applicant, applicant's spouse, or parents/legal guardians must be active UEC members receiving service at their primary residence
Award Amount: Minimum of 14 scholarships at $3,000 each; total of $42,000 awarded annually

Overview

Purpose: Designed to encourage and recognize the academic achievements of UEC members and/or their dependent children to assist with college education.

Geographic Scope: Morrow or Umatilla County high school graduates

Eligibility:

Applicant, applicant's spouse, or parents/legal guardians must be active UEC members receiving service at their primary residence
High school graduates (including GED recipients and home-schooled graduates) from Morrow or Umatilla County
Entering college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given

Award Amount: Minimum of 14 scholarships at $3,000 each; total of $42,000 awarded annually

Selection Criteria:

Grade-point average
Work experience
Participation in school and community activities
Two 1-page essays on long-range goals and significant challenges or accomplishments

Recipient Obligations:

Attend UEC Annual Meeting during year of scholarship award
Use scholarship for educational costs only

How to Apply

Complete the state's Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC) scholarship application at oregonstudentaid.gov
UEC's designation in OSAC system: "244 – Umatilla Electric Cooperative"
Submit all necessary information by the deadline listed in the information flyer for the upcoming school year
Applicant is responsible for ensuring all required materials are submitted

Required Materials

OSAC application form
Two 1-page essays:
- Essay on long-range goals
- Essay on significant challenges or accomplishments
Academic transcripts (GPA information)
Work experience documentation
School and community activity participation records

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