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Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship

Desk and Derrick Educational Trust

The scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to qualified student citizens of the United States or Canada who are currently enrolled in the second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be planning to pursue a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Must be college student in the second year or have completed at least two years of undergraduate study
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.20
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Must be enrolled in a full-time program and have completed two years of undergraduatestudies
  • Citizenship:
    Must be a citizen of the United States or Canada
  • College:
    Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Major/Career:
    Plan a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Career Objective (20%), College/Career Activities (20%), Community Activities (10%), Explain Need for Financial Aid (20%), Honors/Awards (10%), Details of current scholarships, if any (10%), Brief Employment History (10%
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letters of Recommendation (optional)