The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP), along with the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Foundation, is now accepting applications for the 2023 scholarship program.
Students who are interested in pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry can qualify for a $1,000 scholarship. Applications will be accepted through March 1.
Grants are awarded to Ohio students pursuing careers such as petroleum engineer, finance, equipment operator, mechanical engineer, welder and many more.
The scholarship can be used to attend an accredited college, university, technical or trade school. The student must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
“Every year we are incredibly grateful to be able to assist young Ohioans in pursuing good paying careers in the natural gas and oil industry. We can’t wait to meet our 2023 scholarship recipients and see all that they will accomplish,” said Shawn Toy, education and workforce development manager, OOGEEP.
Since 2007, the program has awarded 599 scholarships representing 74 different colleges, universities, technical or trade schools, and includes 61 different majors, degrees, or certificate programs.
Anyone interested in applying or supporting the future of the natural gas industry can learn more at oogeep.org/teacher-stu dents/scholarships/.
