History and Purpose

The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs created the Desk and Derrick Educational Trust in 1982 for the purpose of awarding scholarship grants to students who have completed two years of undergraduate study while maintaining a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrating financial need.  Applicants must be pursuing a degree in a major field of study related to the petroleum, energy or allied industries with the objective of obtaining full time employment in the industry.  

Grants are made through accredited colleges and universities offering degrees in subjects within the scope of the organization’s purpose.  The awards are made annually to eligible full-time students, as well as, Desk and Derrick members who are either eligible full-time or part-time students.  The number of grants may change annually and the deadline for receiving scholarship applications is April 1 each year.   The scholarship application form can be found at www.addc.org under the Educational Trust heading.  Upon achievement of their career goals, recipients of Educational Trust scholarship grants are encouraged to remember the Trust with future donations to aid others.

The management and administration of the Trust lies within the Board of Trustees composed of five members in good standing of the Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs.  Appointed by the ADDC President with approval from the ADDC Board, each Trustee serves for a term of five years set on a rotating schedule.  The original Board of Trustees included Eda DeSantis, Frances C. Hidell, Paula Mace, Julia McCormick and Gladys Watford and the first scholarships were announced in 1984.

Eligibility Requirements for Educational Trust Scholarships

To be eligible for a scholarship grant from the Desk and Derrick Educational Trust, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Plan a career in the petroleum, energy or allied industry, or research and development of alternative fuels such as coal, electric, solar, wind hydroelectric, nuclear and ethanol.
• Have completed at least two years of study at an accredited college or university or are currently enrolled in the second year of undergraduate study at the time of application;
• Have and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 grading system;
• Demonstrate a definite need for financial assistance in pursuing a college degree;
• Be a citizen of the United States or Canada;

Honor Scholarships

Honor scholarships named on behalf of major contributions/memorials are:  Bettie C. Helis, Lois Johnston, Edith Snizek, Gladys Watford, Jean Heinselman/Spring Branch-Memorial, Paula Mace, Callie Miller, Helen C. Pryor, and Chesapeake Energy Corporation.

Tax Status

The Desk and Derrick Educational Trust is a tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. Internal Revenue Code.  All contributions are deductible for United States income tax purposes.