Nearly 100 college scholarships handed out by OERB

A record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars will be awarded to students at state universities studying petroleum-related fields. With a steadfast dedication to supporting the next generation of leaders, the people of Oklahoma Oil and Natural Gas are announcing $539,500 in scholarship funds will be awarded to 97 students for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Oklahoma Energy Resources Board (OERB), funded by the oil and natural gas industry, provides scholarships for students majoring in Petroleum Engineering, Geoenergy Engineering, Geosciences, and Energy Management at Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Tulsa.

“By investing in their academic journeys, we are investing in the future of our industry and our state,” said OERB Executive Director Mindy Stitt. “We believe by providing scholarships to outstanding students like these 94 recipients, we are fostering the future of American energy.”

The University of Oklahoma (OU) has pledged its support by matching the Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering scholarship dollars provided by the OERB. This generous matching contribution amounts to $191,750, elevating the total impact to $731,250.

Students can apply for the scholarships during each year of undergraduate work. The amount increases annually, with a $7,500 maximum scholarship for seniors. Petroleum Scholars also receive exclusive access to industry networking events and educational activities. The scholarship application period for the 2025-2026 school year will open on November 1. For a list of criteria or for more information, visit oerb.com/scholarships.

The OERB is funded by more than 2,500 producers and thousands of royalty owners across Oklahoma through a voluntary one-tenth of 1 percent assessment on oil and natural gas production. Since 1993, the agency’s purpose is to clean historic well sites and support educational initiatives. 

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