Umatilla Electric Cooperative is offering several college scholarships for the 2016-17 school year.
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. UEC is offering the following scholarships for the 2016-17 school year:
Academic Scholarships: Twelve $2,500 scholarships are available for UEC members and/or their dependent children who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a full time graduate or undergraduate program at a two or four year college. Apply online by March 1, 2016.
Electrical Engineering Scholarship: One $5,000 scholarship is administered to a college student who has completed their freshman year and is interested in pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering-Power Systems. Apply online by March 1, 2016.
Lineman Scholarship: One $2,000 scholarship is available for members and/or applicants whose parent or guardian is an active member with Umatilla Electric Cooperative or Hermiston Energy Services. Applicant must be interested in the Line Construction trade and will be attending an accredited Line College. Go online to download the application. Apply by March 1, 2016.
