Provided by Desk and Derrick Educational Trust (The Educational Trust)
Annual scholarship program administered by the Desk and Derrick Educational Trust (ET) to assist students pursuing degrees related to the petroleum, energy, and allied industries. Multiple named "Honor Scholarships" are awarded (examples: Frances C. Hidell, Jean Heinselman/Desk and Derrick Club of Spring Branch Memorial Scholarship, Bettie C. Helis, Lois G. Johnston, Edith Snizek, Gladys Watford, Educational Trust Founders' Scholarship, Helen C. Pryor, Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship, Paula Mace Scholarship, Callie Miller Scholarship, Educational Trust 6 Board of Trustees Scholarship). The Trust issues awards annually and provides a fillable scholarship application (ET-Scholarship-App-2025-2026-fillable-form.pdf).
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
—
Essay
May be required — check provider
Completed at least two years of undergraduate study or currently enrolled in second year of undergraduate study
Enrolled at an accredited college or university
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 scale
Must maintain a full course load each semester (for full-time awards)
Demonstrate financial need in pursuing a college degree
Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
Plan a career in the petroleum, energy, or allied industry (or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, ethanol)
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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