Monday, October 16, 2006

Hispanic Scholarship Fund!

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) and Marathon Oil Corporation ScholarshipProgram a need based scholarship for up to $10,000 each year to HispanicAmerican, African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, or AmericanIndian/Alaskan Native heritage. Selected students can receive up to $10,000for two academic years for a possible total award of $20,000.

In addition, scholars are offered the opportunity to participate in a paid8-10 week summer internship at various Marathon Oil Corporation locations. Scholars are paired with Marathon Oil Corporation employee who will serve asprofessional mentors.

Eligible participants must:

* Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States with avalid Social Security Number at the time of application. All legal permanentresidents must submit a copy of their valid permanent resident card orpassport stamped I-551.

* Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00scale.

* Be a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering,electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering,geology, geophysics, accounting, marketing, global procurement or supplychain management, environmental health & safety, energy management orpetroleum land management, transportation & logistics and geotechnicalengineering.

* Be a senior planning to earn a Masters degree in geology or geophysics.

* Agree to participate in a possible paid summer internship opportunitywith Marathon Oil Corporation.

* Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

To apply visit, http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/programs/marathon-oil.php todownload and print the application.

The application must be postmarked by November 1, 2006.

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