Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative is offering a $5,000 trade school scholarship to support a student pursuing a career in the skilled trades. This one-time award is intended to help offset the cost of tuition, tools, and required books for one qualifying student.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
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Be a graduating high school senior or have graduated or earned a GED within the last two years, and plan to attend a recognized trade school. Preference will be given to students enrolling in APEX Elite Line Academy, VOLTA Line School, or Northwest Lineman College.
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Either:
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Live in the home of a parent or legal guardian who is an active Blachly-Lane member living within the cooperative’s service area, or
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Be an active Blachly-Lane member living within the cooperative’s service area.
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Submit a completed application and other required documents (listed on the application) to Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026.
Email completed applications to blec@blec.coop, subject line Scholarship Program.
Or mail to:
Blachly-Lane Electric Cooperative
ATTN: Scholarship Program,
90680 Hwy 99 N
Eugene, OR 97402
Selection Process
Applicants must be available for an interview, if needed. All scholarship program details and the application can be found here.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
5:00 p.m. MARCH 18, 2026
LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED