Scholarship Applications

This year the application process for the SPE Gulf Coast Section Undergraduate Scholarship will be completed only online.  The application is for $1,500/semester and all applications are due by February 13, 2012.  Though the application is not due until February, it is important to familiarize yourself with the application process as soon as possible.  A print-out of this document might be helpful. 

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY and SCROLL TILL THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

Before beginning the online application, you will need to collect the following items.  More details are located further below in these instructions.

• 250 WORD ESSAY
• 2 OR 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INCLUDING FALL OF 2010
• FULL COPY OF SAT REPORT

APPLICATION FORM

The first part of the application is a form located on the next page.  Please fill in all of the sections in completely.  Those fields marked in BOLD must be completed.

• Section 1 includes your full name and contact information as well as information about your parents and your household income.  Your name and home address will be the primary method of matching the different pieces of the application so be sure to include any changes to your address on all documentation.
  
  
• Section 2 includes your high school’s information as well as your grades, class rank and test scores.
  
  
• Section 3 includes any of your part time employment and extra curricular activities.  The application reviewers realize that some activities may fit into more than one category on the application.  Please use your best judgment on your particular involvement and put each activity into ONLY one of the categories.  The four categories of activity are:
  1. Memberships, Activities and Awards NOT RELATED to math and science:  These include National Honor Society, Language Honor Society, National Merit Scholar, Scouts, Student Council, Yearbook, etc.
     
     
  2. Memberships, Activities and Awards RELATED to math and science:  These include JETS, National Math League, Mu Alpha Theta, UIL Math/ Science/Calculator/Number Sense Competitions, Science Fair, Academic Decathalon, etc.
     
     
  3. Community Service and Volunteerism:  These include Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Sisters, Walk-A-Thons, Junior Achievement, shelters, hospitals, church activities, etc.
     
     
  4. Teamwork: These include Athletics, Band, Dance, Cheerleading, ROTC, robotics, etc.

In each field, list the activities in the order that they brought you the most satisfaction.  Each entry in the field should include the years of participation and any honors, offices held or responsibilities.   There is no need to repeat activities for each year of participation.  The following example shows an easy format for different types of activities.

JR, SR | National Honor Society | Active member
JR, SR | Mu Alpha Theta | Treasurer, Secretary
FR, SO, JR, SR | Football Team | All district, captain

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS

The second part of the application is on the page following the application form.  In this part of the application, you will upload the supporting documentation of your application.  The uploaded attachments should be in common word processing or scanning formats such as DOC, PDF, GIF, JPG, TIFF, etc.

• The first attachment is a 250 word essay describing why you have chosen to pursue a career in a petroleum related field.  Be specific about any people, teachers, classes, projects, etc that have influenced your decision.  You may also include any plans or goals you may have in moving towards your career in petroleum.  Word documents are okay. 
  The filename should be formatted as follows: Lastname_Firstname_Essay.doc
  
  
• The second group of attachments is your letters of recommendation.  A minimum of two and a maximum of three letters are required.  The letters can be from your counselors, teachers, principal or personal acquaintance in the petroleum industry.  Each letter should include the letter writer’s email and phone number.  Word documents are acceptable, but a scanned copy of the letter with signature is preferred.
  The filename should be formatted as follows: Lastname_Firstname_LetterXX.pdf
  
  
• The third attachment is an official transcript of your grades and should include the first semester of your senior year.  The transcript should be signed by your high school registrar.  If the transcript can not be released to the student, it can be mailed to the address below.  Be sure your name and address are included and match your application.
  The filename should be formatted as follows: Lastname_Firstname_Transcript.pdf
  
  
• The fourth attachment is a FULL copy of your SAT Report called “The Student Score Report”.  This file includes the results of the admissions testing program, SAT scores, educational background and your plans for college.
  The filename should be formatted as follows: Lastname_Firstname_SAT.pdf