spe scholarship fort worth section invitation to apply for petroleum
SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION INVITATION TO APPLY FOR PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS The Fort Worth Section of the SPE is pleased to announce the offering of at least 4 scholarships for students entering their freshman year of college in a Petroleum Engineering or related field. The scholarships are valued at $3,000 per year, and are dispersed as $1,500 per semester (fall / spring). The scholarships are renewable up through the fourth year (potential total of $12,000 per scholarship over 4 years). The applicant must be a graduating high school senior or planning to enter their first year of college and must be from Tarrant County or the surrounding area (Denton County, Wise County, Parker County, Palo Pinto County, Johnson County, Hood County, Erath County). Applicant must provide a statement that it is his/her intent to enroll in a petroleum engineering related program at an accredited university. Applicant must have scored at least 1650 on SAT (or 24 on ACT) or be ranked academically in the top 10% of his/her graduating class. Applicant must be a United States citizen or lawful permanent resident. The scholarship will be cancelled if the student drops below 12 credit hours per semester or transfers out of the petroleum engineering related program. The scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 of 4.0 maximum scale for each semester. The first time a student fails to meet the GPA requirement the student will be placed on probation, but scholarship for the following semester may still be paid at the discretion of the Scholarship Chairman. If the student fails to meet the expected GPA the following semester, any remaining scholarship opportunity will be forfeited. To apply for the scholarship, please complete the attached application form and mail hard copy to: SPE Fort Worth Section P.O. Box 27 Fort Worth, TX 76101 Attn: Scholarship Chairman Or email completed forms to: [email protected]
ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15TH TO BE ELIGIBLE FO CONSIDERATION IN THE UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. 1|Page
SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION Purpose of Scholarship The purpose of our scholarship program is to attract high caliber students into the Petroleum Engineering profession. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to those students who might otherwise be unable to obtain a college education, and to reward and recognize superior academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities. Scholarship Description The scholarships are $3,000 per year and will be paid $1,500 per semester (Fall & Spring). The scholarships are renewable up through the fourth year (total of $12,000 per scholarship over four years). The scholarships will be awarded to entering college freshman, normally graduating high school seniors. Each year the Board of Directors will decide the number of new scholarships that will be awarded. The Board's decision will be based upon the funds in the Scholarship Reserve Account, projected scholarship renewals, and any other extenuating factors the Board believes important. It is suggested that interviews be conducted with top finalists for each new scholarship. Candidates for the sophomore, junior, and senior scholarships are previous Fort Worth Section scholarship recipients provided the student has maintained satisfactory academic progress; the program contemplates continued support of a student through four years of university study. Qualifications for Award: Application for scholarship must be submitted by student to the Scholarship Committee on the Fort Worth Scholarship Form on or before the application due date. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or entering college freshmen. Applicant must provide a statement that it is his/her intent to enroll in a petroleum engineering related program at an accredited school. 2|Page
SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION Qualifications for Award (continued): Applicant must have scored at least 1650 on SAT (or 24 on ACT) or be ranked academically in the top 10% of his/her graduating class. Applicant must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The scholarship will be cancelled if the student drops below 12 credit hours per semester or transfers out of petroleum engineering related program. The scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 of 4.0 (maximum) for each semester. The first time a student fails to meet the GPA requirement, the student will be placed on probation, and scholarship for the following semester may still be paid at the discretion of the Scholarship Chairman. If the student fails to meet the expected GPA the following semester, any remaining scholarship opportunity will be forfeited. Exceptions to certain requirements may be made by the Fort Worth SPE Board of Directors. Calendar January - Board decides the number of new scholarships to be awarded for the next school year. February - Solicitation for Scholarship and Applications distributed to area High Schools. April 15th - Applications due. May 15th - Selection and announcement of winners.
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP School Year: 20 _____ to 20 _____
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: ______________________________________________ SSN: ______ - ______ - ______ Date of Birth: ______ / ______ / ______
Place of Birth: ______________________________
Current Address: ________________________________________________________________ Street
City/State/Zip
Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________ (If Different)
Street
Home Phone: (_____) _____ - _______
City/State/Zip
Mobile Phone: (_____) _____ - _______
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________ Date Graduated: ______ / ______ / ______ Name of School Advisor: _____________________ Class Rank: ________ Number in Graduating Class: _______ GPA: ______ Max GPA: ______ University Entrance Exam (Please include copy of score for record purposes) SAT Total Score: ___________ Verbal: _______ Math: _______ Written: _______ ACT Total Score: ___________ Verbal: _______ Math: _______ College/University Preferences: 1. ________________________ 2. _______________________ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL REQUIRED
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION School Activities and Clubs (If you were an officer please indicate which office you held):
Leisure Time Activities, Sports and Hobbies:
List jobs you have held (full or part time). Include employer, address, business, dates and position held: EMPLOYER
ADDRESS
BUSINESS
DATES
POSITION
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION FAMILY INFORMATION Father’s Occupation: ____________________________________________________________ Mother’s Occupation: ___________________________________________________________ Number and Ages of Siblings: _____________________________________________________ Please List Any Siblings Currently Attending College: __________________________________ What percentage do you plan to contribute to college expenses? ___________________________ Do you plan to work while in college? ☐ Yes ☐ No
With Scholarship? ☐ Yes ☐ No Without Scholarship? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Please Estimate How You Will Pay For Your College Expenses: Parents: ________% Scholarships: _______% Personal Earnings: _______% Other: _______ % Please select the approximate total yearly income of your family, and please indicate any extenuating financial difficulties such as medical expenses or job lay-offs. ☐ Less than US $40,000 ☐ US $70,000 to US $100,000
☐ US $40,000 to US$70,000 ☐ More than US $100,000
Extenuating Financial Difficulties (if any):
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION How have you become interested in the petroleum industry (use a separate sheet if necessary)?
What are your goals in college and eventual career plans?
What knowledge do you currently have of the petroleum industry?
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION REFERENCES (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY) (Personal and Professors – with phone numbers)
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION This scholarship is contingent upon recipient being officially registered at an accredited university and enrolled in a curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering or other field of study related to the petroleum industry. All of the above information is required in order for you to receive consideration for this scholarship.
STATEMENT OF INTENT TO ENROLL IN ACCREDITED PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CURRICULUM This Scholarship is contingent upon the recipient's enrollment in an accredited curriculum leading to an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. It is my intention to enroll in a ___________________________________________ curriculum at ___________________________________________ University.
Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________ Date: _____________
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
- OR -
SELECT THE BUTTTON BELOW
SPE Fort Worth Section P.O. Box 27 Fort Worth, TX 76101 Attn: Scholarship Chairman
Submit Application
THIS APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]
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ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15TH TO BE ELIGIBLE FO CONSIDERATION IN THE UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. 1|Page
SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION Purpose of Scholarship The purpose of our scholarship program is to attract high caliber students into the Petroleum Engineering profession. The scholarships are intended to provide financial assistance to those students who might otherwise be unable to obtain a college education, and to reward and recognize superior academic performance and participation in extracurricular activities. Scholarship Description The scholarships are $3,000 per year and will be paid $1,500 per semester (Fall & Spring). The scholarships are renewable up through the fourth year (total of $12,000 per scholarship over four years). The scholarships will be awarded to entering college freshman, normally graduating high school seniors. Each year the Board of Directors will decide the number of new scholarships that will be awarded. The Board's decision will be based upon the funds in the Scholarship Reserve Account, projected scholarship renewals, and any other extenuating factors the Board believes important. It is suggested that interviews be conducted with top finalists for each new scholarship. Candidates for the sophomore, junior, and senior scholarships are previous Fort Worth Section scholarship recipients provided the student has maintained satisfactory academic progress; the program contemplates continued support of a student through four years of university study. Qualifications for Award: Application for scholarship must be submitted by student to the Scholarship Committee on the Fort Worth Scholarship Form on or before the application due date. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or entering college freshmen. Applicant must provide a statement that it is his/her intent to enroll in a petroleum engineering related program at an accredited school. 2|Page
SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION Qualifications for Award (continued): Applicant must have scored at least 1650 on SAT (or 24 on ACT) or be ranked academically in the top 10% of his/her graduating class. Applicant must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident. The scholarship will be cancelled if the student drops below 12 credit hours per semester or transfers out of petroleum engineering related program. The scholarship requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 of 4.0 (maximum) for each semester. The first time a student fails to meet the GPA requirement, the student will be placed on probation, and scholarship for the following semester may still be paid at the discretion of the Scholarship Chairman. If the student fails to meet the expected GPA the following semester, any remaining scholarship opportunity will be forfeited. Exceptions to certain requirements may be made by the Fort Worth SPE Board of Directors. Calendar January - Board decides the number of new scholarships to be awarded for the next school year. February - Solicitation for Scholarship and Applications distributed to area High Schools. April 15th - Applications due. May 15th - Selection and announcement of winners.
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP School Year: 20 _____ to 20 _____
PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: ______________________________________________ SSN: ______ - ______ - ______ Date of Birth: ______ / ______ / ______
Place of Birth: ______________________________
Current Address: ________________________________________________________________ Street
City/State/Zip
Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________ (If Different)
Street
Home Phone: (_____) _____ - _______
City/State/Zip
Mobile Phone: (_____) _____ - _______
Email Address: _________________________________________________________________
SCHOOL INFORMATION High School Attended: ___________________________________________________________ Date Graduated: ______ / ______ / ______ Name of School Advisor: _____________________ Class Rank: ________ Number in Graduating Class: _______ GPA: ______ Max GPA: ______ University Entrance Exam (Please include copy of score for record purposes) SAT Total Score: ___________ Verbal: _______ Math: _______ Written: _______ ACT Total Score: ___________ Verbal: _______ Math: _______ College/University Preferences: 1. ________________________ 2. _______________________ OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL REQUIRED
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION School Activities and Clubs (If you were an officer please indicate which office you held):
Leisure Time Activities, Sports and Hobbies:
List jobs you have held (full or part time). Include employer, address, business, dates and position held: EMPLOYER
ADDRESS
BUSINESS
DATES
POSITION
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION FAMILY INFORMATION Father’s Occupation: ____________________________________________________________ Mother’s Occupation: ___________________________________________________________ Number and Ages of Siblings: _____________________________________________________ Please List Any Siblings Currently Attending College: __________________________________ What percentage do you plan to contribute to college expenses? ___________________________ Do you plan to work while in college? ☐ Yes ☐ No
With Scholarship? ☐ Yes ☐ No Without Scholarship? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Please Estimate How You Will Pay For Your College Expenses: Parents: ________% Scholarships: _______% Personal Earnings: _______% Other: _______ % Please select the approximate total yearly income of your family, and please indicate any extenuating financial difficulties such as medical expenses or job lay-offs. ☐ Less than US $40,000 ☐ US $70,000 to US $100,000
☐ US $40,000 to US$70,000 ☐ More than US $100,000
Extenuating Financial Difficulties (if any):
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION How have you become interested in the petroleum industry (use a separate sheet if necessary)?
What are your goals in college and eventual career plans?
What knowledge do you currently have of the petroleum industry?
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION REFERENCES (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY) (Personal and Professors – with phone numbers)
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SPE SCHOLARSHIP FORT WORTH SECTION This scholarship is contingent upon recipient being officially registered at an accredited university and enrolled in a curriculum leading to a degree of Bachelor of Science in petroleum engineering or other field of study related to the petroleum industry. All of the above information is required in order for you to receive consideration for this scholarship.
STATEMENT OF INTENT TO ENROLL IN ACCREDITED PETROLEUM ENGINEERING CURRICULUM This Scholarship is contingent upon the recipient's enrollment in an accredited curriculum leading to an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering. It is my intention to enroll in a ___________________________________________ curriculum at ___________________________________________ University.
Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________ Date: _____________
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
- OR -
SELECT THE BUTTTON BELOW
SPE Fort Worth Section P.O. Box 27 Fort Worth, TX 76101 Attn: Scholarship Chairman
Submit Application
THIS APPLICATION CAN ALSO BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]
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