Undergraduate College Scholarships

Number of Awards: 10 scholarships annually

Geographic Scope: Salem Electric service territory (Oregon - Marion and Polk counties)

Focus Area: Undergraduate education at accredited institutions

Program Overview

Salem Electric offers 10 scholarships of $1,500 each annually to applicants of all ages pursuing full-time undergraduate programs. Scholarships are awarded based on school activities, academic promise, and quality of application and essay. The Oregon Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) administers the application process and selection.

Eligibility Requirements

• Primary Address: Must be served by Salem Electric
• Education Level: High school graduate (including home-school graduates) or GED recipient
• Enrollment: Must enroll in full-time undergraduate program at accredited institution
• Eligible Institutions:
  • Accredited two-year college or university
  • Accredited four-year college or university
  • Accredited technical or trade school
• Age: Open to applicants of all ages
• Ineligible: Salem Electric staff, board members, and their immediate family members

Selection Criteria

• School activities
• Academic promise
• Quality of application and essay

Important Timeline

• Current Status: Application closed for 2026-2027 academic year
• Reopening: November 2026 for 2027-2028 academic year

Application Administration

Oregon Office of Student Access & Completion (OSAC)

• Administers application through consolidated OSAC Scholarship Application
• Single application provides access to multiple scholarships
• OSAC awards over $10 million in scholarships annually through 600+ scholarships

Contact Information

OSAC:

• Phone: (800) 452-8807
• Website: OregonStudentAid.gov

Salem Electric:

• Phone: (503) 362-3601
• Address: 633 7th Street NW, Salem, OR 97304
• Mailing Address: PO Box 5588, Salem, OR 97304-0055
• Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Closed 12:30-1:30 p.m.)

How to Apply

1. Visit OSAC Scholarship Application Portal
   • Go to OregonStudentAid.gov
   • Complete the consolidated OSAC Scholarship Application
2. Application Timeline
   • Application opens: November 2026 (for 2027-2028 academic year)
   • Previous deadlines (for reference): Early Bird February 17, 2026; Regular deadline March 2, 2026
3. Contact OSAC for Support
   • Email: awardinfo@osac.state.or.us
   • Phone: (800) 452-8807

Note

Detailed application requirements and narrative questions should be reviewed on the OSAC website and Salem Electric's scholarship page. Application administered through single consolidated portal for multiple scholarship opportunities.