Desk and Derrick Educational Trust Scholarship

The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust (ET) was created in 1982 by the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs for the purpose of awarding annual scholarships to students attending accredited colleges and universities. The scholarships assist with tuition and books for students pursuing degrees in fields related to the petroleum, energy, and allied industries, including research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, and ethanol. Since its inception, ET's mission remains unchanged to build the future of the petroleum, energy and allied industries through scholarships while meeting the support and trust of Desk and Derrick members and industry donors. The program offers both full-time and part-time scholarships, with several honor scholarships named on behalf of major contributions and memorials. Scholarships are awarded annually to undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of study and are pursuing degrees in majors such as geology, geophysics, petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, and energy management. The first scholarships were awarded in 1984, and the program continues to support students who plan careers in the petroleum, energy or allied industry sectors.