SIGMA Marketer Members’ employees who are actively pursuing or plan to pursue a degree, program, or specific training that will help advance or expand their career within their fuels industry company. Scholarship funds awarded must be used within 9 months of official notification.
The Fuel Foundation
Empowering the Future of the Fuel Industry through Education and Mentorship
The mission of SIGMA’s Fuel Foundation is to promote knowledge and forward thinking across the entire downstream fuel value chain. In addition the Foundation recognizes the value of mentoring future leaders in fuel supply, marketing and retailing.
In support of this mission, the Fuel Foundation sponsors top-tier education from industry experts in person at SIGMA conferences and online. It provides further insight through research and publications. Additionally, the Fuel Foundation funds two annual scholarship programs to support the next generation of leaders and facilitates volunteerism and advanced industry training.
Recognizing the scope and breadth of change in the fuel industry, the Fuel Foundation helps create solutions for today’s challenges and those of tomorrow.
About
The Fuel Foundation supports two valuable scholarship programs each year. The mission of the Pay it Forward Scholarships is to help advance the education of SIGMA member company affiliated students with strong academics who are dedicated to community service through volunteerism. The Boyett-Greinke Industry Scholarships in honor of former SIGMA Presidents Carl Boyett and Frank Greinke are awarded to employees who are actively pursuing or plan to pursue a degree, program, or specific training that will help advance or expand their career within their fuels industry company.
The Fuel Foundation is possible due to the generous contributions from individuals and businesses within our industry. If you would like to make a tax deductible contribution and help further the education of an exceptional “pay it forward minded” student, please click here.
Platinum Level | $10,000
Boyett Petroleum
SC Fuels
SC Fuels
Gold Level | $5,000
Chronister Oil Company Dba Qik 'n EZ
Hightowers Petroleum Company
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
Newman Properties, Inc.
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc.
Silver Level | $2,500
Christensen, Inc.
ERI
FM Fuel & Resources
Global Partners
Gresham Petroleum Co.
Gulf Oil
Guttman Energy, Inc.
Hutchens Rentz-Eden
Kwik Trip, Inc.
Mansfield Energy Corp.
Murphy USA, Inc.
Nouria Energy Corporation
Parkland Fuel Corporation
Ports Petroleum Co., Inc.
Robinson Oil Corporation
Shipley Energy
Sun Coast Resources
Sunoco LP
TACenergy
The Reid Group
Wallis Companies
Bronze Level | $1,000
CertainPoint Strategies
Patron | $500
Lard Oil Company
Pay it Forward Scholarships
There are 8 scholarships available in 2024 totaling $25,000!
2 - $5,000 in honor of Marilyn Selvitelle and 6 - $2,500
Who is Eligible?
- SIGMA Members’ adult or student employees, spouses, children, grandchildren and dependents of current employees.
- High School Seniors who have been accepted to college or trade school for Fall of 2024 with a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Students currently enrolled in a Trade School, Undergraduate, Graduate, and PhD program with a cumulative 2.5 College GPA AND a minimum of one full time quarter/semester complete
- Individuals who have completed significant volunteer work in your community or school such as public service, community outreach, coaching, event volunteering, etc. (Supporting documentation required.)
Submission Materials
For those who are selected as winners:
- Official school transcripts (high school if graduating or cumulative college/trade school if already enrolled) showing your courses and grades completed through December 2023
- Newly enrolled college or trade school students—letter of acceptance and your student ID number or equivalent.
Application Process
The 2024 application window is now closed.
2024 Pay it Forward Recipients
SIGMA’s Fuel Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Pay it Forward Scholarships:
Brianna Vasquez – Pilot Company
Samantha Johns – GROWMARK, Inc.
Anna Gribbell- Sheetz, Inc.
Victoria Paulson- Christensen Inc.
Noah Hackerott – Offen Petroleum, LLC
Beckett Postlewaite – Robinson Oil Corporation
Alyssa Norada – SC Fuels
Rebekah Anne Lay – Ports Petroleum Co., Inc.
Boyett-Greinke Industry Scholarships
The Fuel Foundation is pleased to offer these scholarships in honor of former SIGMA Presidents Carl Boyett and Frank Greinke
*SIGMA reserves the right to revise these conditions and procedures at any time and may choose to terminate the program.
2024 Scholarships
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded this year.
Who Can Apply?
Selection
Boyett-Greinke Industry Scholarship applications must include the following:
- An essay from applicants (no more than 1500 words) about your industry interests and goals. Please include answers to the following questions:
- Why are you passionate about the fuels industry?
- What education will you invest in and why?
- Two letters of reference from industry professionals endorsing your work ethic and potential
How to Apply
The 2024 Application Window is Closed
Notification
Scholarships will be announced and recipients notified by July 15, 2024.
Deadline to Apply
The 2024 Application Window is Closed
2024 Boyett-Greinke Scholarships
The 2024 Boyett-Greinke Scholarships were awarded to:
Jared Shick – RaceTrac, Inc.
Sarah Clark – Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Congratulations to these two outstanding recipients for their achievement!
Driving Change . . . Together
The Fuel Foundation would not be possible without the generous support of individuals and businesses within our industry. Funds raised are used for a variety of purposes to achieve our goals, from research and grants related to studies on topics that affect our industry, to our Pay it Forward Scholarship program.
No amount is too small. What’s more, contributions to The Fuel Foundation are tax deductible to corporations and individuals!
LEVELS OF GIVING Based on Annual Contributions | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
o Diamond | $25,000 + per year |
o Platinum | $10,000 |
o Gold | $5,000 |
o Silver | $2,500 |
o Bronze | $1,000 |
o Patron | $500 |
To Pay by Credit Card Call Ginny Griffin at (703) 375- 0495
Fuel Foundation Registration Rate
SIGMA member companies that contribute to The Fuel Foundation are eligible for a special, reduced registration rate of $725 for SIGMA conferences.
