Undergraduate scholarship application.

Kickstart your future in Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas industry with financial support to help you focus on your education. Complete the form below to take the first step toward joining a community of ambitious energy leaders.

**Application currently closed. The application for the 2027-2028 academic year will open November 1st.**

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Undergraduate Petroleum Scholar Scholarship Application

Application Instructions: Please complete the application thoughtfully and in your own words—avoid copying and pasting directly from your resume. Take time to review your responses for accuracy, completeness, and clarity before submitting. To ensure a fair review process, applications that are incomplete or contain inaccurate information may not be considered.

Applicant status*

I am not a current OERB Petroleum scholar. (You have NOT received scholarship funds from the OERB.)

I am a returning OERB Petroleum scholar. (You HAVE received scholarship funds from the OERB.)

Please note, this is verified.

Prior school year(s) you were a Petroleum Scholar

2026-2027

2025-2026

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

Select all that apply.

University*

Intended major*

Please select the petroleum-related major you have currently declared or will declare prior to Fall 2027 (this will be verified with the school prior to scholarship distribution). If your major is not listed, unfortunately at this time it is not eligible for the scholarship.

*You have selected OSU Petroleum Engineering; please select the major associated with your PETE minor/concentration.

Please select the major you have currently declared or will declare prior to Fall 2027 (this will be verified with the school prior to scholarship distribution). If your major is not listed, unfortunately at this time it is not eligible for the scholarship.

2026-2027 class standing based on hours*

2027-2028 expected class standing based on hours*

If selected for a scholarship, your scholarship amount, based on class standing, will be verified by your university. NOTE: College Senior (December 2027 graduation) will receive 1/2 of the Senior award amount.

Expected graduation date*

College Student ID #*

Write N/A if unknown.

First name*

Middle name

Last name*

Date of birth*

Are you a U.S. citizen?*

Yes

Prior to college, were you an Oklahoma resident?*

Yes

Prior to enrolling in college, what was your city and state (or country) of residence?*

High school county*

High school city*

High school name*

Local (hometown) newspaper

Permanent mailing address*

All scholarship correspondence will be sent to this address. If your address changes after you submit the application, you must notify [email protected] to ensure you received all correspondence.

Phone number*

Personal Email*

School Email*

Current high school cumulative GPA*

Current college cumulative GPA*

Write N/A or none if you have not completed any college hours.

Major GPA (petroleum-related)*

Write N/A or none if you have do not currently have a petroleum-related GPA.

Total college hours completed (please include the current semester)*

Write N/A or none if you have not completed any college hours.

Test(s) taken

ACT

SAT

Composite score

Honors/awards/scholarships received*

Click the + to add additional lines. Write N/A or none if you have do not any honors/awards/scholarships to list.

Leadership positions*

Click the + to add additional lines. Write N/A or none if you have not held any leadership positions.

Activities/community service*

Click the + to add additional lines. Write N/A or none if you have not participated in any activities or community service.

Oil and Natural Gas Industry-Related Experience

Select any years in which you held a industry-related internship.

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027 (Confirmed Internship Placement)

Select all that apply.

List any industry-related internship or job held in 2023.*

Company Name

Location of Internship

Position

Write N/A or leave blank if you did not have an “industry related” internship or job in 2023.

List any industry-related internship or job held in 2024.*

Company Name

Location of Internship

Position

Write N/A or leave blank if you did not have an “industry related” internship or job in 2024.

List any industry-related internship or job held in 2025.*

Company Name

Location of Internship

Position

Write N/A or leave blank if you did not have an “industry related” internship or job in 2025.

List any industry-related internship or job held in 2026.*

Company Name

Location of Internship

Position

Write N/A or leave blank if you did not have an “industry related” internship or job in 2026.

List any industry-related internship or job you have upcoming in 2027.*

Company Name

Location of Internship (if known)

Position

Only include internship or job offers with a signed acceptance for the upcoming year or summer. Write N/A or leave blank if you do not currently have an internship or job offer.

Industry related clubs and organizations

Organization Name

Position Held (if none, enter “Member”)

Year(s)

Click the + to add additional lines.

Be an Industry Ambassador

We encourage all scholars to serve as ambassadors for the oil and natural gas industry.

In what ways have you been an Industry Ambassador?

Complete at least one visit to their high school to share their college experience and discuss opportunities in the oil and natural gas industry

Promoting your selection on social media

Volunteering at industry-related events

Participating in professional development opportunities

Participating in oil and natural gas student organizations (e.g. AADE, SPE, AAPL)

Taking on leadership roles in oil and natural gas student organizations (e.g. AADE, SPE, AAPL)

Pursuing internships in the oil and natural gas industry, especially with companies that have a presence in Oklahoma

Attend the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Expo on October 2026

Attend a check presentation and photo opportunity

Select all that apply.

Please upload a photo of your presentation.*