2024 TRDD Scholarship Program
Students planning to pursue a four-year degree in an energy-related program, at an accredited Western Pennsylvania College or University, or to enroll in a Western Pennsylvania accredited Trade or Vocational degree program to learn an industry-related skill or trade, may apply to receive one (1) of two (2) available One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollar scholarships.
ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in a College or University, or a Trade or Vocational degree program, in an Educational Institution accredited, and located, in Western Pennsylvania, and must be scheduled to attend on either a:
(a) Full time basis (12 credit hours or more), or
(b) Part-time basis (6 credit hours or more), while being employed on a full-time basis.Applicant must submit a 500-word essay: “Energy security OR environmental stewardship, do we have to choose one or the other?”
Applicant must provide a list of any internships, leadership roles, and / or service activities in which they have participated, and provide a short description of each activity.
Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope from someone other than a family member or friend (e.g. Employer, Professor, Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Clergy, etc.)
One scholarship will be reserved for an applicant who is a member of a Desk and Derrick Club on the day of application, or sponsored by an active Desk and Derrick Club member. (Join today!)
Scholarship awards will be sent to the respective winning applicant’s educational institution, and Award Certificates will be presented at a Three Rivers Desk and Derrick Club meeting.
Application packets, including a completed Application Form, must be postmarked no later than JUNE 30, 2024. (Sorry, incomplete applications cannot be considered.)
Scholarships will be made on a one-time, lump-sum basis.
Please Return Your Application Packet To:
Three Rivers Desk and Derrick Club c/o MWG
470 Johnson Road, Suite 220 / Washington, PA 15301
(412) 708-4921 / ledelstein@mwgary.com
Click HERE to download this year's application.
Click HERE to for a printable copy of the eligibility requirements.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2024
** All Rules Subject To Change. Subject To Board Approval. **