Electrical Engineering Scholarship Program
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What Is The Electrical Engineering Scholarship Program?
The UEC Electrical Engineering Scholarship Program is designed to encourage college students who have completed their freshman year to pursue a degree in Electrical Engineering.
How Much Is The Scholarship?
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Scholarship Program will award one $5,000 scholarship each year. The scholarships must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college as a sophomore or above in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.
Who Is Eligible To Receive The Scholarship?
Members of Umatilla Electric Cooperative or Hermiston Energy Services are eligible. Also eligible are dependent members of Umatilla Electric Cooperative or Hermiston Energy Services. The applicant must be a student who has completed their freshman year in college and is pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering at an accredited four-year college or university.
How Are The Recipients Selected?
Awards are based on academic excellence, work experience, participation in school and community activities. Interested Applicants must:
- Submit a completed application form which are available:
- On our website, www.UmatillaElectric.com
- Via the U. S. mail, e-mail or FAX
- At our headquarters facility at 750 W Elm, Hermiston
- Submit an official copy of your college or university transcripts.
- Include two professional letters of reference.
- Submit an essay in 150-300 words, explaining your career aspirations, personal accomplishments and the ways you have made your community a better place to live.
What Are The Recipient's Obligations?
Except for the requirements outlined above and a requirement to attend the UEC Annual Meeting during the year of scholarship award, no obligations will be imposed upon the student as a scholarship award winner. Other than payment of the scholarship, no obligations or liability are assumed by Umatilla Electric Cooperative.
