Encana announces academic scholarships for high school seniors
Recipients will receive $10,000, $2,500 annually for up to four years
by Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.
January 19, 2011
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. is pleased to announce its scholarships for 2010-2011 graduating seniors. One $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for up to four years) will be awarded annually to one senior who resides in areas in which Encana operates: Pinedale, Big Piney, Riverton, Wind River, Shoshoni, Lander, Wyoming Indian, Araphahoe, St. Stephens Indian, Rock Springs/Farson-Eden and Green River.
"Encana’s scholarship program invests in the future education of our youth and helps us establish a sustainable workforce in Wyoming," said Joyce Witte, Encana community investment advisor. "We are proud of all our high-achieving scholars and hope our financial resources will enable them to reach their goal of a higher education and achieve new heights in the energy industry."
In 2010, Encana awarded 70 scholarships in the U.S., of which 22 recipients were located in Wyoming. The Encana scholarship is awarded directly to the student to be used for any college-related financial need, such as tuition and fees, room & board, textbooks and rent.
All qualified high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application. Scholarship eligibility requirements include:
- Must reside in an area where Encana operates
- Declare an energy-related field of study in petroleum, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering, geology or geophysics
- Attend a four-year university or technical/trade program
- Demonstrate a solid academic record
- Embody community involvement and leadership
- Submit proof of acceptance and registration in a qualifying program
Last year’s scholarship recipients were John Fenn, Pinedale High School; David Lovato, Big Piney High School; Bryce Roberts, Riverton High School; Russell Goff, Shoshoni High School; Justin Stueckler, Lander Valley High School; Thomas Smith, Rock Springs High School; and Chris Andrews, Green River High School.
The deadline to submit applications is April 1, 2011, and final selection of recipients will be made by individual school districts. For more information about Encana’s scholarship program, please check with your school or email communityinvestmentusa@encana.com.
April 1: Deadline to submit applications for Encana’s scholarship program. Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc. scholarships for 2010-2011 graduating seniors. One $10,000 scholarship ($2,500 per year for up to four years) will be awarded annually to one senior who resides in areas in which Encana operates: Pinedale, Big Piney, Riverton, Wind River, Shoshoni, Lander, Wyoming Indian, Araphahoe, St. Stephens Indian, Rock Springs/Farson-Eden and Green River. Qualifications include a requirement that the student must reside in an area where Encana operates and they must declare an energy-related field of study in petroleum, chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering, geology or geophysics at a 4-year university or technical/trade program. The Encana scholarship is awarded directly to the student to be used for any college-related financial need, such as tuition and fees, room & board, textbooks and rent.
All qualified high school seniors are encouraged to submit an application. For more information, please check with your school or email communityinvestmentusa@encana.com. See this link for more details about this scholarship program.
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