Scholarship Program
What is Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Scholarship Program?
The UEC Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and recognize the academic achievements of the members of UEC and/or their dependent children. This recognition will be in the form of scholarships to assist with their college education.
How can I apply?
To apply online, you must complete the required criteria and the scholarship application, or you can obtain them from Umatilla Electric Cooperative's office, 750 W Elm, Hermiston, or district office in Boardman, 203 E Boardman Ave., or by calling (541) 567-6414 or 1-800-452-2273. Applications must be completed by Monday, March 1, 2010. The applicant is responsible for submitting all necessary information to apply for a scholarship.
How much is the scholarship?
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Scholarship Program will award a minimum of 10 scholarships in the amount of $2,000. A total of $20,000 in scholarships will be awarded each year. The scholarships must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the school year for which the scholarship is given.
Who is eligible to receive the scholarship?
Dependent children of members are eligible. Also eligible are members of Umatilla Electric Cooperative. The applicant must be a student who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time graduate or undergraduate course of study at an accredited, two-year or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school.
How are the recipients selected?
Awards are based on academic excellence, which includes the following criteria: SAT/ACT scores, grade-point average, work experience, participation in school and community activities and two one-page essays on your long -range goals and significant challenges or accomplishments. A Umatilla Electric selection committee will screen applications. The decision of the committee is final.
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.
Message from Umatilla Electric Cooperative
It is our wish that Umatilla Electric Cooperative assist in developing leadership in our service territory by helping worthy scholarship recipients obtain a higher education. This scholarship program is designed to recognize and encourage the achievements of the members and their dependent children. We are very proud to make this program available to the membership of UEC and we have high expectations for its success. Please feel free to contact us at Umatilla Electric for further information.
