Valero Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship

Valero is proud to be a leader in the energy industry, engaging the world’s best and brightest engineers, operators and business professionals to move our future forward.

As a college freshman exploring the world of Engineering, you ARE the industry’s future!

Join us for an exceptional four-day immersion into our Fortune 500 energy company, the world’s largest independent petroleum refiner and the world’s second-largest renewable fuels producer. The 2024 Valero Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship program is your chance to learn about our refining and sustainability efforts in a team-driven environment. Experience Team Valero from the front lines as you build knowledge for an exceptional career as an engineer in energy.

Applications open in January, but we want to hear from you now!

Click here to indicate interest in our program!

SUMMIT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:

$1,500 education scholarship
All-expenses-paid visit to Valero Headquarters in San Antonio, Texas
Overview of Valero’s Refining, Ethanol and Renewable Diesel segments
Refinery tour
Networking and professional development activities
Opportunity for volunteerism and social events
Consideration for future summer internships

IMPORTANT DATES:

Application Period Opens: January 2, 2024
Application Period Closes: February 26, 2024
Summit Dates: May 14-17, 2024

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Must be CURRENTLY ENROLLED as a FRESHMAN at accredited university
3.0 GPA or higher
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering and Pre-Engineering Majors
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Ability to attend 4-day Summit in San Antonio, TX, on MAY 14-17, 2024 (if selected)