Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship Grant

Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: October 13, 2025

Summary

The Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship, administered by the East Texas Communities Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate students majoring in energy-related fields such as engineering or geosciences. Applicants must be Texas college students, sophomores or higher, with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Financial need is considered, and preference is given to those who attended high school in East Texas. This scholarship is a valuable opportunity for aspiring professionals in the energy industry.

Overview

Note: This scholarship has a unique, individual application link on ETCF.org and is not part of the Universal application. Scholarships East Texas Communities Foundation administers a variety of scholarships that have been established by generous individuals to assist students with their educational pursuits. Each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams. Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship Natural Gas Society of East Texas Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has declared his major in the energy industry field. Eligible majors may include one of many degrees offered in engineering or geosciences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. College Attending: Any in TexasSchool Status: College student (sophomore or higher)Major/Field of Study:EngineeringGeosciencesFinancial Need Considered (FASFA required): yes - FAFSA requiredLength of Support:1 yearSpecial Requirements:Must be at least a sophomore at the time of application and must have declared his/her major to be in a field of study which directly relates to the energy industry. Eligible majors may include one of many degrees offered in engineering or geosciences.GPA:2.75Can I receive more than one scholarship?Yes. Each scholarship committee is different and selects the best candidates within the pool of applicants available to them.If you are a strong candidate, it is possible you will be selected for multiple awards.May homeschool students apply?Homeschool students may apply as private school students, assuming they meet all other eligibility criteria.Scholarships can be used for tuition & fees, room & board, and/or books & supplies.All payments are made to the college or university.

Ineligibility

Be aware that a reference from a teacher with direct classroom experience may be required and references from relatives are not allowed.