16 local students will be receiving a scholarship from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the 2024 to 2025 academic school year. 3 types of scholarships are offered through the cooperative’s program: academic, engineering, and lineman trade. This year, $50,000 will be distributed amongst the students, supporting continuing education.
Academic Scholarships
- Zane Acock, a 2024 Irrigon High School graduate, will attend Gonzaga University to study nursing.
- Jessica Calvillo, a 2022 graduate of the University of Oregon, is in the accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program at OHSU in Portland.
- Riley Campbell, a 2024 Hermiston High School graduate, is studying integrative physiology at the University of Montana.
- Caren Cardenas, a 2023 graduate of Irrigon High School, is studying civil engineering at Oregon State University.
- Lillian Cooke, a junior at Utah Valley University, is studying public health and nutrition.
- Keira Denny, a 2024 graduate of Weston-McEwen High School, will attend Grand Canyon University to study biological sciences.
- Cidney Estes, a sophomore at Tarleton State University, is studying ag-business and accounting.
- Leah Mueller, a 2024 Irrigon High School graduate, will attend George Fox University to study biology.
- Tanner Pearson, a 2016 Pendleton High School graduate, is attending Idaho State University as part of their accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program.
- Emily Sharon, a 2024 Hermiston High School graduate, will attend Utah Tech University to study exercise science.
- Nancy Vert, enrolled in graduate school at Oregon State University, is studying school counseling.
- Katelyn Wadkins, a sophomore at Blue Mountain Community College, is transferring to a nursing school this fall.
- Hannah Walker, a 2018 Hermiston High School graduate, is attending veterinary school at the OSU Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine.
- Horacio Zurita, a junior at the University of Portland, is studying accounting.
Engineering
- Blane Peal, our Electrical Engineering Scholarship Recipient, is studying electrical engineering at George Fox University.
Lineman Trade Scholarship
- Wesley Avery, UEC’s Lineman Scholarship Recipient, will attend Northwest Lineman College pursuing a career as a journeyman lineman.