The Williston API and its members are passionate about supporting the future of our industry and the people that are a part of forging that future. Our chapter has invested over $250,000 in fully-endowed scholarships that provide over $10,000 in annual scholarships in perpetuity to support students pursuing education in fields of study in the oil and gas industry. Additionally, the Member Scholarship Program provides educational assistance for members’ children pursuing higher education.
There are several scholarship programs established and supported by the API – Williston Basin Chapter including:
The Williston API has established the Member Scholarship Program to promote member participation in the chapter.
Program Details
The Education and Scholarship Committee, Chapter Officers, and Directors upon review of the Chapter’s financial status shall award Member Scholarships for eligible students from the Williston Chapter.
Scholarship Determination
In March, the Education and Scholarship Committee, Chapter Officers, and Directors shall review the Chapter’s financial status and determine the number of scholarships, if any, to be awarded for the year. Each scholarship will be valued at a minimum of $500 and shall not exceed $1000. Applications may be submitted throughout the year and funds will be approved based on chapter finances. Maximum of one scholarship per applicant per year will be awarded.
Eligibility
Applicants are eligible if they or an immediate family member is a member of the Williston API Chapter whose dues are paid current and the applicant will be enrolled in an institution of higher education.
Scholarship Award Selection
The Education and Scholarship Committee, Chapter Officers, and Directors shall review eligible applications and select scholarship awards. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of scholarships determined for the year, preference shall be given to applicants whose Williston API member has demonstrated support of the organization through meeting attendance, committee participation and other support of the organization.
The Williston API Scholarships at the University of North Dakota (UND) to support students who are enrolled in either the Department of Petroleum Engineering or Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering. The scholarships are part of the mission of the Williston Basin Chapter of API to serve the local oil and gas industry as well as the surrounding community.
Scholarship Criteria
The Williston API Scholarships be administered by the UND Alumni Association Foundation as outlined below.
The scholarship application and selection process are administered by UND and the College of Engineering and Mines. More information and the online application process are available on their website.
The Williston API Scholarships at Montana Tech (MT Tech) support students who are enrolled in the Petroleum Engineering program. The scholarships are part of the mission of the Williston Basin Chapter of API to serve the local oil and gas industry as well as the surrounding community.
Scholarship Criteria
The Williston API will provide $4,000 annually, as long as funds are available, to be administered by the Montana Tech Foundation for the Williston API Scholarship as outlined below.
The scholarship application and selection process are administered by MT Tech School of Mines and Engineering. More information and application is available through Financial Aid at MT Tech on their website.
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