SPWLA Grants

SPWLA Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Society Of Petrophysicists And Well Log Analysts Foundation Inc
Amount: More than US $1,000
Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Summary

The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Foundation provides grants to support students and faculty engaged in formation evaluation research. Established in 1985, the foundation aims to assist with costs related to special studies, research projects, and educational activities. Eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty members. The grants may cover expenses such as core samples, field data, and necessary materials for research projects.

Overview

Background The Society of Petrophysicists and Well Log Analysts Foundation was established in 1985 to encourage and support grant award college and university students and faculty members engaged in research studies and educational projects directly related bearing a reasonable relationship to formation evaluation. SPWLA Grants

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a course of study that is directly related to or bears a reasonable relationship to the science of oil, gas, or other mineral formation evaluation;Applicant must be a college student whose grades are above average (at least a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent) and whose studies and degree program present evidence of the pursuit of a career in formation evaluation either in operational practice, teaching, or research;Applicant's need for financial assistance will be taken into consideration; however the scholastic achievements and potential career competence of the applicant as indicated by information contained in the application will receive first consideration; andCertain scholarships administered by the SPWLA Foundation may impose additional requirements of eligibility, the qualifications for which will be determined on the basis of information presented in this application. Scholarship applications are reviewed and judged upon their proposed purpose, importance of need, and benefits to be gained.Applicants for scholarships may be students enrolled in, or faculty members in RECOGNIZED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES in the United States and its possessions as well as recognized colleges and universities in other countries. Funds administered on behalf of certain SPWLA chapters or other benefactors may impose specific academic or geographic location requirements in the consideration of awards.