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Al Golden Memorial Scholarship

NORTH DAKOTA PETROLEUM COUNCIL INC

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Funding Amount

$2,000 per scholarship (9 scholarships awarded annually)

Deadline

April 1, 2027

357 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Al Golden Memorial Scholarship

Program Overview:
The Al Golden Memorial Scholarship provides funding to qualified college students pursuing post-secondary education in energy-related fields. The program awards nine $2,000 scholarships annually.

Background:
The Al Golden Memorial Scholarship Fund is named after North Dakota oil pioneer Al Golden, the first member of the NDPC's Hall of Fame. The scholarship is funded by individual and company contributions, as well as proceeds from the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference. Since 2008, the program has awarded more than $60,000 to scholars.

Geographic Scope:

  • North Dakota only (students must attend North Dakota colleges or universities)

    • Eligible Fields of Study:

  • Geology

  • Engineering

  • Processing plant technology

  • Science

  • Technical skills

  • Other careers related to the oil and gas industry

    • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be attending a North Dakota college or university

  • Must maintain full-time student status for Fall Semester and Spring Semester

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher

  • Must have completed at least 12 hours in: geology, earth science, geological/petroleum engineering, chemistry, math, or safety

  • Selection based on academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to qualified area of study

  • Work or internship experience in oil and natural gas industry is valued

    • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (701) 223-6380

  • Email: ndpc@ndoil.org

  • Address: 100 W Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, Bismarck, ND 58501

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Obtain Application Materials:
    - Visit www.EnergyOfNorthDakota.com/Al-Golden-Scholarship/ for complete qualifications and application requirements

    2. Complete Application:
    - Submit or postmark application by the deadline (April 1)

    3. Required Materials:
    - Academic records/transcripts
    - Proof of GPA (3.0 or higher)
    - Documentation of completed hours in qualifying courses (12+ hours)
    - Statement of commitment to qualified area of study
    - Work or internship experience documentation (if applicable)

    4. Submission:
    - Applications must be submitted or postmarked by April 1
    - Contact NDPC for submission instructions

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    science-research

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