How much funding does Outstanding Graduate Award provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Outstanding Graduate Award?

The deadline is January 11, 2027.

Who is eligible for Outstanding Graduate Award?

Eligible applicants: Demonstrated leadership in academic, professional, and student organization contexts.

How often is Outstanding Graduate Award offered?

Outstanding Graduate Award runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 11, 2027.

Outstanding Graduate Award

Landman Scholarship Trust

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

January 11, 2027

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Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: January 11, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: January

From the program guidelines: “Deadline: January 11 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Demonstrated leadership in academic, professional, and student organization contexts

Other requirements

Graduates from AAPL accredited undergraduate or graduate programs
Must be pursuing a career as a landman
11 AAPL-accredited undergraduate programs
5 AAPL-accredited graduate-level programs

Overview

Funder: Landman Scholarship Trust (LST), operated by AAPL (American Association of Professional Landmen)

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

Purpose: The LST encourages all students to excel in their educational endeavors. This award recognizes an Outstanding Graduate each year from among the graduates of AAPL's accredited college or university programs.

Award Criteria

Academic Focus: For graduates pursuing a career as a landman
Selection Factors: Recognition based on:

- Educational excellence
- Great leadership in work
- Extracurricular activities
- Student landmen's association involvement

Eligibility

Graduates from AAPL accredited undergraduate or graduate programs
Must be pursuing a career as a landman
Demonstrated leadership in academic, professional, and student organization contexts

Eligible Programs

11 AAPL-accredited undergraduate programs
5 AAPL-accredited graduate-level programs
Programs across 13 prestigious institutions in the United States

Contact Information

AAPL (American Association of Professional Landmen)

Address: 800 Fournier Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-847-7700
Website: landman.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: January 11 (annually)

Next Deadline: January 11, 2027

Steps to Apply

1. Access the application through AAPL website 2. Complete the Outstanding Graduate Award application 3. Submit by January 11 deadline

Note: Specific application requirements and evaluation criteria available through AAPL application portal.

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What Landman Scholarship Trust actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 9
Total given: $232K
Median grant: $28K
Range: $7,500–$49K

By dollars: Oklahoma 31%, Colorado 25%, Texas 19%. Top recipient cities: Norman, OK; Lubbock, TX; Morgantown, WV.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.