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.
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.
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Hightowers Petroleum Company
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.
Newman Properties, Inc.
Sunshine Gasoline Distributors, Inc.
The Reid Group
Christensen, Inc.
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FM Fuel & Resources
Global Partners
Gresham Petroleum Co.
Gulf Oil
Guttman Energy, Inc.
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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
Wallis Companies
CertainPoint Strategies
Lard Oil Company
There are 8 scholarships available in 2025 totaling $25,000!
2 - $5,000 in honor of Marilyn Selvitelle and 6 - $2,500
For those who are selected as winners:
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.
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.
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded this year.
SIGMA Regular Members, Associate Members and Business Service Partners’ 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.
This application must be submitted to the Scholarship Coordinator by June 25, 2025.
Boyett-Greinke Industry Scholarship applications must include the following:
Scholarships will be announced and recipients notified by July 15, 2025.
Applications must be submitted by June 25, 2025
The 2024 Boyett-Greinke Scholarships were awarded to:
Jared Shick – RaceTrac, Inc.
Sarah Clark – Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
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
SIGMA member companies that contribute to The Fuel Foundation are eligible for a special, reduced registration rate of $725 for SIGMA conferences.
SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers is the national trade association representing fuel marketers and convenience store chain retailers in the United States and Canada. Our approximately 260 corporate members command nearly 50 percent of the petroleum retail market, selling approximately 80 billion gallons of motor fuel each year.
SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers is the national trade association representing fuel marketers and convenience store chain retailers in the United States and Canada. Our approximately 260 corporate members command nearly 50 percent of the petroleum retail market, selling approximately 80 billion gallons of motor fuel each year.
