Landman Scholarship Trust (LST) Student Scholarships

The Landman Scholarship Trust awards cash scholarships to qualified and deserving undergraduate and graduate students from colleges and universities offering accredited curricula in Natural Resources Management or similar studies who wish to further their training in professional landwork, natural resources management, or associated occupations.

Key Details:

• Funder: American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) Educational Foundation
• Geographic Scope: United States (institutions must be AAPL-accredited programs)
• Focus Areas: Professional landwork, natural resources management, energy management, petroleum land management
• Award Range: Individual scholarships range from $2,500 up to $5,000 per scholarship
• Annual Distribution: Trust awards up to $250,000 annually to undergraduate and graduate students
• Lifetime Impact: Since inception, the LST has awarded over $2 million in student scholarships

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students enrolled in AAPL-accredited programs
• Graduate students enrolled in AAPL-accredited programs
• Must be AAPL Student Members
• Programs must offer active and accredited curriculum in Natural Resources Management or similar

Undergraduate Programs:

1. Colorado Mesa University (Energy Management/Landman Program)
2. Marietta College (Land and Energy Management Program)
3. Texas Tech University (Energy Commerce Program)
4. University of Texas Permian Basin (Energy Land Management Program)
5. University of Tulsa (Undergraduate Energy Management Program)
6. University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Professional Land & Resource Management Program)
7. University of Oklahoma (Robert M. Zinke Energy Management Program)
8. University of Wyoming (Professional Land Management Program)
9. West Virginia University (Environmental, Energy and Land Management)
10. Western Colorado University (Energy Management/Landman Program)

Graduate Programs:

1. Oklahoma City University (Energy-related Master's Programs)
2. Texas Christian University (Energy MBA)
3. Texas Tech University (Interdisciplinary Master of Science - Energy)
4. University of Tulsa (Master of Energy Business Program)
5. University of Oklahoma (M.L.S. in Energy & Natural Resources Law)

Funding Use:

• Scholarships are intended for qualifying tuition and other related education expenses as defined by IRS Code Section 117
• Funds shall NOT be applied to: room, board, travel, or other nonqualifying expenses
• If student has no qualified tuition/education expenses due to other scholarships, all LST funds must be returned to AAPL

Contact Information:

• American Association of Professional Landmen
• 800 Fournier Street
• Fort Worth, TX 76102
• Phone: (817) 847-7700

Application Process

Deadline: February 1 (annually)

How to Apply:

1. Visit the AAPL website and access the scholarship application portal
2. Complete the scholarship application form
3. Students enrolled in AAPL-accredited programs receive free AAPL Student Membership, which is required to apply
4. Submit application by February 1 deadline

Required Materials:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Proof of enrollment in an AAPL-accredited program
• Academic records/transcripts (requirements per application)
• Essay or statement of purpose (specific requirements per application form)
• Any additional documentation requested by LST

Evaluation Criteria:

• Academic merit and achievement
• Financial need
• Career goals related to landwork/natural resources management
• Demonstrated commitment to the profession
• Leadership and extracurricular involvement

Selection Timeline:

• Applications accepted annually
• Awards typically announced before or during academic year for next academic period
• Funds distributed directly to institution for qualifying education expenses