In 1998, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) established its Scholarship Program in an effort to become more involved in higher education in West Virginia. The Scholarship Program was specifically created to reward the outstanding scholastic achievements of high school seniors whose parents work in the oil and natural gas industry for IOGAWV member companies. Since its inception, IOGAWV has awarded a total of $101,000 in scholarships to these very deserving students.
IOGAWV is now accepting applications for the 2012 Scholarship Program. IOGAWV will accept applications and accompanying essays postmarked between January 3, 2012 and March 30, 2012. From all the applications received, an IOGAWV Scholarship Review Committee will select seven one-time only $1,000 scholarship winners in the latter part of April 2012. The seven winners will be announced at their respective high school awards assemblies or commencement programs.
For members interested in more information, download the Scholarship Letter and if you are interested in applying for the Scholarship, please download our Application Program Package.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Dee Beane at 304-344-9867 or via email at dbeane@iogawv.com
2011 IOGAWV Scholarship Winners
The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 10 outstanding high school seniors this spring. The recipients will be attending West Virginia schools and at least one parent works for an IOGA WV member company. Since the program's inception, a total of $101,000 in scholarship money has been presented.
Andrew M. Forbes
Dale Rettinger Scholarship
Andrew was awarded the $1,000 Dale Rettinger Scholarship in recognition of the student scholarship applicant with the highest academic achievement. Forbes graduated from George Washington High School and is now attending West Virginia University. His father, Mike Forbes, is employed by Energy Corporation of America.
Shelby K. Chapman
Jim Gehr Scholarship
Shelby was awarded the $1,000 Jim Gehr Scholarship given annually to the student who exhibits the greatest commitment to community service. Chapman graduated from Buckhannon-Upshur High School and is now attending West Virginia University. Her father, R. Scott Chapman, is employed by McJunkin Redman Corporation.
Jason S. Miller
Brian Fox Scholarship
Jason was awarded the $1,000 Brian Fox Scholarship, funded by the Fox family to recognize his life and commitment to the oil and gas industry. Miller graduated from Hurricane High School and is now attending Marshall University. His mother, Stacy Miller, is employed by United Bank.
Chad C. White
Rubin Scholarship
Chad was awarded the $1,000 Rubin Scholarship. This scholarship is funded by Steve Rubin of Blue Creek Gas and honors the company’s founders, Dan and Stan Rubin. White graduated from Parkersburg High School and is now attending West Virginia University. His mother, Diane White, is employed by East Resources.
Trent B. Anderson
Kenny Greenlief Scholarship
Trent was awarded the $1,000 Kenny Greenlief Scholarship, funded by Waco Oil & Gas. Anderson graduated from Ripley High School and is now attending West Virginia University. His father, Tony Anderson, is employed by NG Innovations.
Chelsey K. George
General Scholarship
Chelsey was awarded the $1,000 general scholarship. George graduated from Robert C. Byrd High School and is now attending West Virginia University. Her mother, Kim George, is employed by CONSOL.
Shay G. Noss
General Scholarship
Shay was awarded the $1,000 general scholarship. Noss graduated from Liberty High School and is now attending West Virginia University. His father, David A. Noss, is employed by Dominion.
Katalin M. Stanton
General Scholarship
Katalin was awarded the $1,000 general scholarship. Stanton graduated from Notre Dame High School and is now attending Wheeling Jesuit University. Her mother, Mary Beth Stanton, is employed by Dominion.
Carly F. White
General Scholarship
Carly was awarded the $1,000 general scholarship. White graduated from Parkersburg High School and is now attending West Virginia University. Her mother, Diane White, is employed by East Resources.
Jennifer M. Willis
General Scholarship
Jennifer was awarded the $1,000 general scholarship. Willis graduated from Hurricane High School and is now attending West Virginia University. Her father, Stanley Willis, is employed by Superior Well Services