1-12-2026 8:39pm

Applications for Oil & Gas Scholarship Program Open

Beth Callahan Editor

WARREN COUNTY, OH - The Ohio Natural Energy Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2026 scholarship program, supporting students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry.

Each scholarship is worth $1,500 per year with a total of four years of potential eligibility. The minimum scholarship criteria include:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have a career goal in the natural gas and oil industry
Must be an Ohio resident OR student attending, or planning to attend, an accredited Ohio college, university, technical or trade school
Must have and maintain a grade point average of 2.5 or higher

“The next generation will play a critical role in the natural gas and oil industry,” said Bruce Tague, Executive Director of the Ohio Natural Energy Institute and Foundation. “We are proud to support students with career ambitions in our essential industry.”

To apply students must complete the application, submit letters of recommendation, a resume, and official transcript by March 1. Every application is thoroughly evaluated and scored by a review committee.

Since 2007, the Foundation has awarded 736 scholarships totaling $760,000 to 448 students from 75 counties in Ohio.

For students interested in applying, and for more information, visit: https://www.ohionaturalenergy.org/scholarships.

About The Ohio Natural Energy Institute: The Ohio Natural Energy Institute is an organization of professionals who educate people about the essential energy that makes life better, specifically focusing on natural gas and oil production. In the community and in classrooms, we provide trusted, factual information through teacher workshops, first responder training, guest speaker programs, and more. Engage with us via Facebookand follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.