The Energy Workforce & Technology Council has awarded $27,000 in scholarships to 52 students nationwide for the 2025-26 school year through its longstanding Scholarship Program. This year’s awards include the distinguished Scott Gale Memorial Scholarship, honoring the legacy of a respected industry leader and champion of energy innovation.
Since its inception in the 1970s, the scholarship program has awarded more than $4.4 million to help dependents, spouses, and employees of member companies pursue higher education, earn degrees, and launch successful careers.
“Building the future workforce starts with investing in people,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “This program helps remove financial barriers for our workforce and their dependents, and we’re also investing in the future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers who will shape the energy sector for years to come. It’s a privilege to contribute to their academic journeys and support their path to success.”
The Energy Workforce chapters raise scholarship funds through local events, including the Permian Basin Chapter’s Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on June 12 at Ratliff Golf Club in Odessa, and the Oklahoma Chapter’s Clay Shoot this November. Visit the Energy Workforce Events page for more information on how you can participate.
2025-26 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
- Awab Abbas, SLB
- Lauren Allbee, Key Energy Services
- Aleynah Alvarado, ProPetro Services
- Kaitlin Barral-Littleshi, Key Energy Services
- Logan Battaglini, NOV
- Samantha Briceno, SLB
- Sarah Castro, Key Energy Services
- Hailey Doyle, Patterson-UTI
- Caroline Dunn,Oceaneering
- Petra Escajeda, Milestone Environmental Services
- Brandee Fernandez, Baker Hughes
- Jacob Frank, ProPetro Services
- Argenis Garces, SLB
- Andrea Gil, Oil States International
- John Hamner, NOV
- Noah Hamner, NOV
- Gavin Hopfauir, Superior Energy Services
- Ana Holguin, ProPetro Services
- Jillian Howard, ClearWell Dynamics
- Marco Iguaran, SLB
- Hana Isa, GD Energy Products
- Michelle Islas, Lucky Services
- Mark Stock, Lucky Services
- Chloe Lezama-Wilson, Mustang Cat
- David Ramirez, NexTier
- Emma Lowell, NOV
- Addison McCurdy, Encino Environmental Services, LLC
- Viviana Mota, Axis Energy Services
- Anh-Vu Nguyen, NOV
- Riley Neiting, SLB
- Ivliani Nieto Alvarez, Vallourec
- Valeria Ordaz, Key Energy Services
- Zoe Ordaz, Key Energy Services
- Angel Pedraza, SLB
- Mason Perkins, Oil States International
- Yrene Peyramale, SLB
- Grace Potter, Kirby Corp
- Nicholas Purcell, NOV
- Krisha Rajanna, NOV
- Abobaker Ramadan, SLB
- Dhruva Rangarathna, NOV
- Varsh Rangarathna, NOV
- Rafael Tejeda, NOV
- Anna Vu, NOV
- Brantlee Weir, SLB
- Ezra Wells Wensley, SLB
- Dorothy Xu, NOV
- Lucas West, NOV
- Jonathan Whitmire, NOV
- Charlotte Whitnell, NOV
- Allison Whitnell, NOV
The Scott Gale Memorial Scholarship Recipient –
- Eloreen Lechad, SLB
The 2026-27 scholarship application window will open January 1, 2026.
Roni Ashley, Senior Director Operations, writes about the Energy Workforce’s membership, workforce development and more. Click here to subscribe to the Energy Workforce newsletter, which highlights sector-specific issues, best practices, activities and more.
