Henry DeWitt Smith Memorial Fellowship
Forecasted
The Henry DeWitt Smith Memorial Fellowship from the Society of Petroleum Engineers supports graduate research excellence and leadership in petroleum engineering and related fields.
Funder: Society of Petroleum Engineers
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: USD 5,000 single payment; awarded annually to one graduate student.
Summary: Annual fellowship supporting graduate students in petroleum engineering or related fields who demonstrate leadership, integrity, and commitment to the industry.
Key Information: Applicants must be current SPE members and submit online by the deadline; U.S. law restricts applicants from sanctioned countries.
Description
The Henry DeWitt Smith Memorial Fellowship, administered by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and supported by the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME), recognizes a graduate student who exemplifies leadership, professional success, and dedication to the advancement of petroleum engineering or closely related fields. This annual fellowship honors the legacy of Henry DeWitt Smith by fostering the next generation of leaders in the mining and petroleum sectors.
