The Oklahoma City Pipeliners Club proudly supports the continuing education of its members and their families through a structured scholarship program.  Below is a summary of the key qualifications, procedures, and expectations associated with the scholarship program.

 

• Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicants must be full-time students at a qualified educational institution

  • Must be a OKC Pipeliners Club member in good standing or a relative of one (spouse, child, grandchild, niece/nephew)

  • Member must have:

    • Paid dues for at least two membership years (including current year)

    • Attended at least 50% of meetings and participated in one fundraising event each year

• Application Details:

  • Applications are available online

  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed

  • Personal information will be removed to ensure anonymous evaluation

• Scholarship Tiers (Allocation of Funds):

  • Tier 1: Member, spouse, or children

  • Tier 2: Grandchildren

  • Tier 3: Nieces or nephews

• Selection Criteria:

  • Academic performance

  • Financial need

  • Participation in extracurricular, community, or service activities

  • Member/sponsor’s volunteer involvement may positively influence awards

• Award Process:

  • Scholarships are awarded annually based on merit and/or need

  • No obligation to award each year, but cannot be withheld solely to grow funds

  • Funds are paid directly to the student’s educational institution

• Transparency & Oversight:

  • All applications are reviewed anonymously by the Scholarship Committee

  • Scholarships are monitored to ensure proper use; unused funds are reclaimed

  • Scholarships require reports and affidavits from recipients to prevent misuse

• Minimum Scholarship Fund Balance:

  • A minimum balance of $5,000 must be maintained in the Scholarship Fund