UNCF Corporate Scholars Program

Marathon and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) have partnered to create the Marathon Oil Corporation/UNCF Corporate Scholars Program. The Program is designed to reduce the financial barriers for minority students with high academic promise and significant financial need; increase the representation of minorities in the chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, health, environment and safety, geology and geophysics disciplines; and allow Marathon to develop relationships with minority students to increase the Company's entry-level pool of prospective minority employees.

The Program

The Corporate Scholars Program provides educational opportunities for African Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives and Hispanic Americans through scholarships of up to $10,000; possible 8- to 10-week summer internships at various Marathon field and office locations across the globe; and transportation and housing stipends of up to $4,000.

As part of the possible internships, each student will be paired with a mentor, exposing the students to outstanding examples of achievement and to career- and leadership-building opportunities. During the summer, in addition to working closely together, mentors and interns will be encouraged to spend informal time together participating in recreational and cultural activities to build and nurture relationships that will endure throughout each student's educational career and beyond.

Eligibility

Marathon is seeking sophomore applicants majoring in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, geology, geophysics, global procurement or supply chain management. Senior applicants must have plans to earn a Masters in geology or geophysics.

UNCF applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents; be African American, Asian Pacific Islander American, American Indian/Alaskan Native or Hispanic American; and maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Applications must be submitted during the annual application period from September to January.  Find more information on eligibility and requirements at the UNCF site.

The United Negro College Fund

The UNCF is the nation's largest, oldest, most successful and most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 38 member historically black colleges and universities, scholarships and internships for students at almost 1,000 institutions, and faculty and administrative professional training.

UNCF administers over 450 scholarships and fellowships that support students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level. Hundreds of students participate in UNCF Corporate Scholars programs, which provide scholarships and internships with major Fortune 500 corporations. Over 60 years, the United Negro College Fund has raised more than $2 billion to help a total of more than 300,000 students attend college and has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the government.

Complete an Application

Online applications are available during the annual application period from September to January.