Outstanding Graduate Award

Geographic Scope: United States (limited to graduates of AAPL's accredited programs)

Purpose: Recognize and honor graduating students from AAPL's accredited college and university programs who demonstrate exceptional promise and commitment to the landwork profession

Award Criteria:

• Graduates of AAPL's accredited college or university programs
• Pursuing a career as a landman
• Demonstrated great leadership in:
  • Academic work
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Student landmen's association participation

Eligible Institutions: Graduates from any of AAPL's 11 accredited undergraduate programs or 5 accredited graduate programs

Award Details:

• One Outstanding Graduate recognized each year
• Award amount not specified in available materials

Contact Information:
AAEL Educational Foundation, Inc.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Outstanding Graduate Award Application
   • Available on AAPL website through scholarship application portal
2. Application Deadline:
   • January 11 annually (next deadline: January 11, 2027)
3. Application Requirements (likely):
   • Graduation verification from AAPL-accredited program
   • Resume highlighting leadership experience
   • Statement of commitment to landwork career
   • Evidence of leadership in academics, extracurricular activities, and/or student landmen's association
   • Letters of recommendation from faculty/mentors (verify with application)
   • Transcript or academic record (verify with application)
4. Submission:
   • Submit through online application portal or mail to AAPL
   • Contact AAPL at 817-847-7700 for specific submission instructions
5. Award Announcement:
   • Contact AAPL for timeline of award announcement

Note: This award recognizes achievement and leadership, not financial need. Contact program director or AAPL directly at 817-847-7700 for complete application requirements.