Scholarship applications are open for area high school seniors interested in careers in the energy industryPONCA CITY, February 12, 2025 – High school seniors interested in pursuing a technical school or university degree in science, technology, engineering, or math with aspirations for a career in energy, chemicals, or manufacturing are invited to apply for one of the 66 scholarships that Phillips 66 is awarding this spring.Students pursuing a technical school education are eligible for a $2,000 scholarship, and students pursuing a four-year college degree are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship. Awards are automatically renewed each year through graduation, as long as the student is full-time and continues to meet the minimum GPA requirements.The application portal for the STEM Scholarship Program is open now for a maximum of 1,000 applicants. Applications are due by Monday, March 3 at 3 p.m. CST.“Investing in our communities by expanding access to STEM education empowers students to pursue careers that will shape the future of energy. These efforts will drive innovation and progress for generations to come,” stated Erin Liberton, Phillips 66 Public Affairs Sr. Advisor.What You Need to Know• Eligibility: The Phillips 66 STEM Scholarship is open to students in the areas where Phillips 66 operates. With financial need as a consideration, applicants also must:• Be a high school senior.• Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year.• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).• Be pursuing a STEM degree.• Be interested in energy, chemicals, or manufacturing.• Application Period: Applications close Monday, March 3 at 3 p.m. CST (or when the limit of 1,000 applicants is reached).• How to Apply: Visit the application portal to review eligibility criteria and complete your application before the deadline.“We are thrilled to offer this scholarship opportunity to support students pursuing STEM careers. STEM education is vital to our industry, and programs like this play a crucial role in turning aspirations into reality, empowering the next generation of innovators,” said Liberton.
