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LMOGA/Robert R. Brooksher Memorial Scholarship

About

The Center for Energy Studies (CES) at Ä¢¹½tv offers the LMOGA/Robert R. Brooksher Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was established to honor one of the original supporters of CES. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the educational goals of Ä¢¹½tv students interested in energy-related fields, with a particular emphasis on energy policy related to the oil and gas industry. The annual scholarship is awarded in the amount of $1,000.

Qualifications

The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who will be a full-time junior or senior during the upcoming fall semester, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Graduating seniors are not eligible. While the award will preference students interested in oil and gas-related energy policy, students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply, provided they are able to show past and/or current dedication to energy-related research and/or coursework.

Application & Essay Requirements

Each applicant is required to submit an essay of no more than one single-spaced page of type expressing his or her educational and career goals as they relate to energy and/or energy policy, with a particular emphasis on the oil and gas sector of the industry.

Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria

  • Must be U.S. citizen or a foreign national with permanent residency.
  • GPA/academic achievement.
  • Essay: Quality of content and writing and interest in energy and energy policy related to the oil and gas industry.
  • Extracurricular activities related to or demonstrating past and ongoing interest in energy-related areas.

Recipient Expectations

  • Recipient will agree to provide name, résumé and contact information, and agree that the essay submission will be made available to the public.
  • Recipient will be required to attend at least one CES Industry Associates Advisory Council meeting in Baton Rouge, La., on the Ä¢¹½tv campus in order to be introduced as the Brooksher Scholarship recipient.
  • Recipient will attempt to attend at least one other CES event, such as a conference or special speakers seminar.

To Apply

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Application deadline: March 1.

Scholarships are awarded each spring. Awards are issued at the start of the fall and/or spring semester each year and are processed through student accounts.