OTEC Academic Scholarship Applications Now Open
By Garrett Christensen on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from OTEC) As a member-owned cooperative, Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is guided by the Seven Cooperative Principles. As part of its continuing commitment to the seventh principle, Concern for Community, OTEC, through the OTEC Member Foundation, is proud to once again offer scholarships to eligible students and adults in its service territory.
As of Wednesday, November 15, applications for OTEC’s academic scholarships are open. Scholarships are available to high school and home-schooled seniors, returning college students and adults. The following scholarship programs are available:
- The OTEC-EOU Rural Scholarship Program is an exciting partnership between OTEC and Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. For the fifth year in a row, this scholarship will provide four incoming EOU freshman the opportunity to have their entire four years of tuition and fees paid for, if they commit to attend and graduate from EOU.
- Academic scholarships awarding $5,000 to graduating high school seniors, returning college students and adults looking to attend college.
- Recognizing the need for more skilled workers in the labor market, OTEC offers $5,000 Lineman School Scholarships as well as $2,500 Trade School Scholarships to support those looking to start a career in the electric utility industry or a skilled trade.
Recipients will be selected based on their applications, including letters of recommendation, academic performance and community or club involvement. Applications for all academic scholarships will be open until March 17, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Applications for lineman and trade school scholarships are open year-round and will be awarded until funds are exhausted.
“OTEC and the OTEC Member Foundation continue to provide incredible support for our communities,” said Shane Stenquist, OTEC’s Manager of Communications. “The commitment to providing education and training opportunities for our member-owners and their families is something we are all incredibly proud to be a part of.”
Applications and specific criteria for all the OTEC scholarships are available at otec.coop/scholarships.
About the cooperative
Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative (OTEC) is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric cooperative that serves nearly 60,000 residents in four counties in Eastern Oregon. Headquartered in Baker City, OTEC has district offices in Burns, John Day and La Grande.
