
About the Scholarship
The Phoenix Energy Scholarship, formerly known as the Phoenix Capital Group Scholarship, empowers students pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry. This program awards a $15,000 scholarship to a student with strong academic credentials who is enrolled in a degree program, such as petroleum engineering, aligned with a career in oil and gas. To apply, eligible students must submit a 2,000-word (or longer) essay and meet the eligibility requirements. Additional details are provided below.
Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be first-year students who have been accepted to and will be enrolling full-time at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2025.
- Students must be pursuing a degree (such as petroleum engineering) aligned with a career in the oil and gas industry.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
Guidelines
We hope to benefit a student who has demonstrated strong academic achievement.
For that reason, in the form below, please submit (1) your high school GPA and (2) your GPA for any college courses you have taken to date, if applicable.
We also ask you to provide a description of your career goals in 2,000 words or more (details below). This essay must be submitted before the application deadline.
Application Process
To apply for this scholarship, please complete the form below in its entirety.
Application Window and Submission Deadline
Applications will be accepted from Monday, May 5, 2025 through Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Winner Selection
The Phoenix Energy Scholarship will be awarded to one (1) student via the following process:
- One candidate with the best submission will be selected in August of 2025.
- The winner will be notified by email and will have two (2) weeks to accept the award. Failure to accept the award within two (2) weeks will result in disqualification, and an alternate recipient will be selected.
- If the winner accepts the scholarship, the Phoenix Energy Scholarship Committee reserves the right to request additional information, including but not limited to documentation supporting the information provided in the application.
- Once the winner has formally accepted the award, their enrollment and credentials will be verified with their college or university. Upon successful verification, scholarship funds will be sent directly to the university to be applied toward the student’s tuition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Phoenix Energy Scholarship?
What should I cover in my essay?
Are there any additional details I need to include with my essay?
Are students eligible to apply if their university does not declare majors until after the first semester?
Where do I submit my essay?
When is the application deadline?
Can international students apply?
Are part-time students eligible?
Can I apply if I’m currently in high school but starting college this fall?
What types of degree programs qualify for the scholarship?
Is financial need considered in the selection process?
Can I apply if I am attending a trade school or community college?
How will the winner be chosen?
Can I submit more than one application or essay?
Will incomplete applications be considered?
Do I need to attend a college in a specific state or region?
If I’ve previously won this scholarship, can I reapply next year?
Do I need letters of recommendation or transcripts?
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