MECOP Scholarships And Related Materials

Student Loans

Contact your loan provider and university financial aid department prior to the start of your internship. Some schools require students to request a "leave of absence" in order to keep scholarships and loans intact.

If you have any further questions regarding loans, please contact your university's financial aid department.

University Scholarships

MECOP Gary Petersen Scholarship

Gary Petersen served as MECOP's Executive Director for nearly 40 years and is now retired. This scholarship has been established on his behalf to help students in rural communities pursue higher education.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants who have been accepted into MECOP or with pending MECOP applications or who intend to apply to MECOP.
  • Must major in a discipline participating in MECOP.
  • Current or former resident of Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lincoln, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler, Baker or Yamhill Counties.
  • Must attend or be transferring to or attending a university participating in MECOP by fall term (also required for program acceptance).
  • Will enroll as college junior or above for fall term/semester in undergraduate study.
  • Full-time enrollment required.
  • One-time award

Selection And Award

Two students will be selected to receive the scholarship each year. The award will be $2000 per recipient.

How Can Students Apply?

  1. Go to the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) Scholarship Fund Website .
  2. Click on "OSAC Scholarship Application"
  3. Login to your account
  4. Fill out the OSAC application form. If you qualify for the MECOP Rand Sherwood Scholarship OSAC will notify you.

MECOP Rand Sherwood Scholarship

Rand Sherwood worked at PGE and was a hearty supporter of the MECOP program. He served on the MECOP board from October 2007 until his passing in May 2012.

This scholarship is intended to promote and continue the legacy of Mr. Sherwood by encouraging the relationship between industry and universities.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must qualify for FAFSA .
  • Juniors and Seniors with demonstrated financial need who are accepted into MECOP (students with applications into MECOP may apply).
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Attend one of the Universities Partnered with MECOP.
  • Must major in an engineering discipline or Computer Science.

Selection And Award

Two students will be selected to receive the scholarship each year. The award will be $1000 per recipient.

How Can Students Apply?

  1. Go to the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) Scholarship Fund Website .
  2. Click on "OSAC Scholarship Application"
  3. Login to your account
  4. Fill out the OSAC application form. If you qualify for the MECOP Rand Sherwood Scholarship OSAC will notify you.

How Can Companies Contribute?

  1. Go to the Online Contributions for Scholarship Funds page (Also can be found via the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) Scholarship Fund Website ).
  2. Fill out the form to submit a donation.