A primary goal of the Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners is to provide scholarships to students who are pursuing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and students who are pursuing an applied technology associate degree or certificate in an industry-related field. Students must apply for scholarships each year they are attending undergraduate courses.  Eligible full-time students may receive funds for a maximum of 5 years.  Scholarship awards are available for undergraduate courses only.

Who can apply? 

Any college student pursing a degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and/or students pursuing an applied technology associate's degree/certificate in an energy industry-related field is welcome to apply.

From qualified scholarship applications, one half of the scholarship recipients selected shall be relatives of Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners’ members in good standing. (A member in good standing for scholarship purposes shall have paid dues for a minimum of two years. In addition, the sponsoring member must have attended a minimum of four (4) meetings, as evidenced by attendance records during the calendar year preceding the review of his/her relative's application.)

The other half of the scholarship award eligibility shall be full-time (minimum 12 hours) students who have been recommended by a college or university dean of math, science, or engineering.

When are applications due? 

Applications are accepted until May 31, and are then reviewed and evaluated. Applications MUST BE POSTMARKED by May 31, 2021.

The scholarships shall be awarded directly to the student's school after July 1 and will be effective for the scholastic year commencing in September. 

What do I need to apply?

• Transcript from first year or most recently completely year at accredited college/university (MUST be in sealed envelope)
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Completed PBAP scholarship application (see below)

Application and all other materials MUST BE POSTMARKED by May 31, 2021. Please mail application and all other materials to:

Permian Basin Association of Pipeliners

PO BOX 3112

Midland, TX 79702

Click below for the PBAP Scholarship Application:

2021-2022 PBAP Scholarship Application.doc

Click below for the PBAP Scholarship Application Instruction Sheet:

2021-2022 PBAP Scholarship Application Instruction Sheet.doc