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Phoenix Energy Scholarship

Direct application

$15,000
1 winner

About this scholarship

U.S. students beginning their first year of full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.5 GPA and pursuing a petroleum engineering or related oil and gas degree may apply for the Phoenix Energy Scholarship.

One recipient receives a $15,000 award. Three finalists are interviewed before the winner is selected.

Submit a 2,000 to 3,000 word original essay describing career goals, interest in the industry, and your vision for the future of oil and gas. AI-generated essays disqualify applicants. Apply between February 3 and June 30.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • 2,000-3,000 word original essay describing career goals, interest in the oil and gas industry, and vision for its future
  • High school GPA and college GPA if applicable
  • Finalists: academic transcripts, proof of identification, and enrollment verification
  • Must be a student beginning first year of full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university in fall 2026
  • Must be pursuing a degree aligned with a career in the oil and gas industry (e.g., petroleum engineering)
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • Submit high school GPA (and college GPA if applicable)
  • Essay must be original work; AI generation or substantial rewriting is not permitted
  • Finalists must provide academic transcripts, proof of identification, and verification of enrollment
  • Application period: February 3, 2026 - June 30, 2026
  • AI-generated or substantially AI-rewritten essays are disqualifying.
  • Three finalists are interviewed before selection.