Opportunities for Student-Athlete Scholarships
By Garrett Christensen on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Release from Eastern Oregon University) Make Your Gift Today! The 2022-23 EOU sports season is almost underway! Support student-athlete scholarships by giving to the Mountaineer Athletic Association. You are able to designate your gift to a team or teams of your choice. Member benefits are offered or you can decline benefits to make your gift 100% tax deductible. We appreciate all your support and are looking forward to seeing you in the stands this year. Join the team behind the teams!
The Mountaineer Athletic Association (MAA) is an affiliate of the EOU Foundation working in partnership with the EOU athletic department to secure financial support for EOU Athletics. The team behind the teams. Get to know fellow fans, former athletes, community members, and alumni at a variety of sports-centric events throughout the year!
Current Scholarship Recipients include:
NOEL OROZCO
MEN’S WRESTLING
HOMETOWN: PASCO, WA
STUDYING: MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
“I am so thankful for my time at Eastern. I am in the process of obtaining my MBA at EOU. Receiving financial assistance has allowed me to focus on academics and my athletic career without having to constantly stress about my financial stability. Without scholarships, pursuing an education would not have been possible for me. I’ve been blessed to be a part of the Mountie family!”
GRACE GAITHER
SOFTBALL
HOMETOWN: SILVERTON, OR
STUDYING: HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
“Having a scholarship has allowed me to keep playing the sport I love and be the first person from my family to graduate college. Eastern Oregon and the staff gave me a chance and believed in me when nobody else did, and for that I am incredibly grateful. With my degree I am hoping to open up my own training center where I can help kids pursue their dreams and give them the tools to be successful in their sport and in life.”
KATIE BROWN
WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD
HOMETOWN: LA GRANDE, OR
STUDYING: HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
“I have an immense amount of gratitude for EOU and the community for providing opportunities to receive financial support through numerous academic and athletic scholarships. These scholarships are allowing me to wholeheartedly focus on my performance in the classroom and on the track by relieving financial stress and giving me adequate time and energy to reach my greatest potential.”
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