The Pittsburgh Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers is excited to support students pursuing degrees in petroleum-related fields through our scholarship program!
Each year, the Pittsburgh Section Officers work closely with the Scholarship Committee Chair to approve a scholarship budget and allocate funds. This collaboration helps determine the number of scholarships awarded and the amounts, ensuring we can make a meaningful impact on future petroleum professionals.
Our scholarship program includes General Scholarships and Dependent Scholarships specifically for undergraduates. Additionally, we offer a single scholarship for Graduate Students. Recipients are selected based on their dedication to petroleum engineering or related disciplines, as demonstrated by outstanding academic achievements, active participation in extracurricular activities, and strong leadership qualities.
For the 2024-2025 academic school year, the awards will be as follows:
• (5) General Scholarship: $3,000 each
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a current SPE student member under the SPE Pittsburgh Section
- Must graduate in at least two or more semesters (undergraduates only)
- Be a dependent of a SPE Pittsburgh Section member (for Dependent Scholarship application only)
- Complete the application submission process
- Enrollment (or intended enrollment for incoming Freshman) in an accredited bachelor’s degree in a petroleum-related program (Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, Energy Management, etc.) at an accredited university
- Maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale) overall
Application Requirements:
Application package must include all of these items:
• Submit a completed and signed application. Applications can be found at the following link:
o https://forms.gle/wPkffBjnFVewtPvs5
• Unofficial school transcript
• Resume (No more than 2 pages)
• A completed letter of recommendation from a current 2024-2025 SPE Pittsburgh Officer (Graduate Scholarship application only)
• Submit a short essay (350 words) on one of the following topics:
o Describe how you plan to contribute to the SPE community as a student and future professional
o What role does networking and collaboration play in the development of a successful engineering career, and how do you plan to utilize opportunities like SPE events and mentorship?
o Describe a challenge you foresee facing the petroleum industry in the next decade and how engineers can address it