Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship

GHCF SCHOLAR

Opens Jan 12 2026 08:00 AM (CST)

Deadline Feb 13 2026 11:59 PM (CST)

Description

The Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship Program was developed to give back to the communities in which Hilcorp Energy Company operates to develop future leadership talent as the next innovators, educators, and business leaders.

If you meet all of the requirements listed below, visit our Application Process FAQ for helpful tips before you get started.

Requirements to Apply:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 (unweighted) scale for initial application.
- Students with an unweighted GPA of 2.99 or below are not eligible.
- Please review this guide for instructions on converting your GPA to a 4.0 scale. GPA must be rounded to two (2) decimal points.
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from one of a select group of high schools that are determined annually. Eligible schools for the 2026-27 application cycle are listed below:

Alak School, Wainwright, AK	Kiita Learning Community, Barrow, AK
Andrews High School, Andrews, TX	Kirtland High School, San Juan County, NM
Aztec High School, Aztec, NM	La Joya High School, La Joya, TX
Barrow High School, Barrow, AK	Lake Arthur High School, Lake Arthur, LA
Bayfield High School, Bayfield, CO	Meade River School, Atqasuk, AK
Belle Chasse High School, Belle Chasse, LA	Mercer Middle/High School, Mercer, PA
Big Piney High School, Big Piney WY	Mohawk Jr/Sr High School, Bessemer, PA
Bloomfield High School, Bloomfield, NM	Mt. Edgecumbe High School, Sitka, AK Mt. Edgecumbe High School students whose home community is within the North Slope region only: Anaktuvuk Pass, Atqasuk, Kaktovik, Nuiqsut, Point Hope, Point Lay, Utqiagvik (Barrow), Wainright.
Bruni High School, Bruni, TX	Nikiski High School, Nikiski, AK
Centerville Jr/Sr High School, Centerville, TX	Nikolaevsk High School, Nikolaevsk, AK
Citronelle High School, Citronelle, AL	Ninilchik High School, Ninilchik, AK
Columbiana High School, Columbiana, OH	Nuiqsut Trapper School, Nuiqsut, AK
Crestview High School, Columbiana, OH	Nunamiut School, Anaktuvuk Pass, AK
Denver City High School, Denver City, TX	Patterson High School, Patterson, LA
Durango High School, Durango, CO	Piedra Vista High School, Farmington, NM
Erath High School, Erath, LA	Refugio High School, Refugio, TX
Eunice High School, Eunice, NM	Rock Springs High School, Rock Springs, W
Evanston High School, Evanston, WY	San Isidro ISD, San Isidro, TX
Fairfield High School, Fairfield, TX	Saraland High School, Saraland, AL
Farmington High School, Farmington, NM	Satsuma High School, Satsuma, AL
Franklin High School, Franklin, LA	Shiprock High School, Shiprock, NM
Grand Lake High School, Lake Charles, LA	Soldotna High School, Soldotna, AK
Green River High School, Green River, WY	South Cameron High School, Grand Chenier, LA
Groesbeck High School, Groesbeck, TX	South Plaquemines High School, Buras, LA
Hahnville High School, Boutte, LA	South Terrebonne High, Bourg, LA
Harold Kaveolook School, Kaktovik, AK	Sundown High School, Sundown, TX
Hebbronville High School, Hebbronville, TX	Sweeny High School, Sweeny, TX
Hobbs High School, Hobbs, NM	Teague High School, Teague, TX
Homer High School, Homer, AK	Terrebonne High, Houma, LA
Industrial High School, Vanderbilt, TX	Tikigaq School, Point Hope, AK
Jennings High School, Jennings, LA	Valdez High School, Valdez, AK
Johnson Bayou High School, Cameron, LA	Welsh High School, Welsh, LA
Kali School, Point Lay, AK	Wilmington Area High School, New Wilmington, PA
Kaplan High School, Kaplan, LA	Zapata High School, Zapata, TX
Kenai Central High School, Kenai, KA

While eligible applicants can apply for both the Hilcorp and Hilcorp FLA scholarships, they may only be the recipient of one.
This scholarship is for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year.
Current recipients of the Hilcorp Future Leaders of America Scholarship who are planning to renew the scholarship for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year must complete several Renewal Tasks through this application.

About the Scholarship Award:

This is a renewable scholarship, meaning recipients can renew the award and claim up to 4 years of funding if they meet the GPA and enrollment requirements and complete the renewal application for each academic year they plan to be enrolled.

Award Amount
- Multiple scholarships awarded annually. The scholarship is comprised of up to four (4) annual awards of $2,500, for a total award of up to $10,000.
- The four annual (4) awards may be received over a period of up to 6 years, allowing for deferment if needed.
What can this scholarship be used for?
- The scholarship will be mailed directly to the student's college to be used towards tuition, required academic fees, and/or book expenses.
- Scholarship funding cannot be distributed directly to the student. Funding cannot be used for room and board, rent, meal plans, parking passes, or other similar living expenses.
Are there any requirements I must meet if I am selected as a scholarship recipient?
- Recipients must attend an accredited university, community college, or trade school in the United States.
- Recipients must enroll in at least 12 credit hours for both the fall and spring semesters (or be enrolled full-time according to your school if it is on a different system).
- Recipients must submit college enrollment information online through GHCF Scholar the summer before the academic year begins. This information is required in order for the scholarship check to be mailed to the student's college. Instructions will be included in the student's award letter.
- Recipients must meet certain criteria in order to receive subsequent annual awards (i.e., renewals): maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester, and complete the renewal application for each academic year they planned to be enrolled.

What Is Needed for This Application?

Eligibility questions based on the criteria above
One (1) essay
Transcript to confirm your high school and GPA (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
Education information
Resume Form (involvement in activities, community service, and employment)

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