Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a scholarship from the Desk and Derrick Educational Trust, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Complete at least two years or are currently enrolled in the second year of undergraduate study at an accredited college or university
• Maintain a grade point average of 3.2 or above on a 4.0 grading system
• Demonstrate need for financial assistance in pursuing a college degree
• Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
• Plan a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol.

Honor Scholarships

Honor scholarships named on behalf of major contributions/memorials:

• Jean Heinselman/Desk and Derrick Club of Spring Branch Memorial Scholarship (Undesignated, Full-time)
• Bettie C. Helis Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Lois G. Johnston Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Edith Snizek Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Gladys Watford Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Educational Trust Founders’ Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Helen C. Pryor Scholarship - (Undesignated, Full-time)
• Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship - (Undesignated, Full-time)
• Paula Mace Scholarship - (Designated, Full-time)
• Callie Miller Scholarship - (Undesignated, Part-time)

2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Designated Scholarships for Women

• Bettie Conley Helis/Edith Snizek Scholarship - Melissa Hornick, University of Arkansas (Geology)
• Glaldys Watford/Lois G. Johnston Scholarship - Ellen Schott, Marietta College (Petroleum Engineering)
• Paula R. Mace Scholarship - Chelsea Almady, Marietta College (Petroleum Engineering)
• Callie Miller Scholarship - Keith Atkins, University of Phoenix (Accounting)
• Educational Trust Founders’ Scholarship - Hannah Duncan, Marietta College (Petroleum Engineering)

Undesignated Scholarships for Individuals

• Helen C. Pryor Scholarship - Edward Morehouse, University of Kansas (Geology)
• Chesapeake Energy Corporation Scholarship - Kristopher Hauser, Montana Tech (Petroleum Engineering)
• Jean Heinselman/Desk and Derrick Club of Spring Branch Memorial Scholarship - Michael Christow, Montana Tech (Petroleum Engineering)