Scholarship Application Instructions

Submit one application before the February 15, 2026 deadline. You may apply for more than one scholarship depending on the topic of your study. Check the box next to the scholarship to be considered for it.

Be sure that all requested files are included in the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SM Energy Scholar AwardGary Babcock Memorial ScholarshipBolyard Family ScholarshipRobert M. Cluff Memorial ScholarshipColorado School of Mines Memorial ScholarshipNorman H. Foster Memorial ScholarshipMichael S. Johnson ScholarshipRMAG Foundation ScholarshipStone-Hollberg ScholarshipVeterans Memorial Scholarship

Name of Applicant (required)

Telephone (required)

Address (required)

Address Line 2

City (required)

State (required)

ZIP Code (required)

Your Email (required)

Undergraduate University (required)

Undergraduate Major (required)

Undergraduate Degree and Estimated Completion Date (required)

Graduate University (required)

Graduate Major (required)

Graduate Degree and Estimated Completion Date (required)

FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS

Title of Junior or Senior project if applying for the SM Energy Scholar Award

List of petroleum geoscience and related science courses taken if applying for the SM Energy Scholar Award

FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS

Title/Subject of thesis/dissertation

List of petroleum geoscience and related science courses taken:

References and Contacts

The following documents must be uploaded to the Foundation website by midnight, February 15, 2026

1. A description of the undergraduate project or graduate thesis or dissertation proposal (two pages of text or less), supplemented by a limited number of figures or maps. Describe the focus of your research, hypotheses, specific plans to test them, and the expected significance of your results. If applying for the SM Energy Scholar Award, make sure the proposal reflects the significance of your oil and gas research.
   

2. A resume/CV including a current address and phone number, thesis/dissertation title, educational background, job experiences, and honors and awards. GRE scores are not required. (Acceptable file types are PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPG, PNG)
   

3. A project schedule or timeline with dates for completing the proposed research. A proposed budget, preferably itemized, documenting planned expenses. (Acceptable file types are PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPG, PNG)

4. A letter of recommendation from an advisor or faculty member. The letter should be emailed separately to scholarships@rmagfoundation.org. (Acceptable file types are PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPG, PNG)
   

5. For veterans, provide a copy of DD Form 214C, a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and a description of military role(s) performed. (Acceptable file types are PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPG, PNG)
   

6. A photograph and short biography will be requested from scholarship winners to be used for Foundation publicity purposes, including but not limited to, web pages or LinkedIn posts. (Acceptable file types are PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, JPG, PNG)