Scholarships
For its 100 year history, ISHM has educated tens of thousands of professionals and now uses donations from individuals and organizations to award annual scholarships to multiple deserving students. The endowment, created in 2009, helps sustain long-term scholarship support, and contributors are publicly recognized at various donor levels.
ISHM Scholarships
ISHM Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund
For 100 years, The International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement has been actively focused on the education and training of measurement and control personnel at all levels in the Oil and Gas Industry. With continued affiliation with the University of Oklahoma, solid educational value has been at the core of the School. The endeavor to support valued education in all aspects of the School has made ISHM the premier hydrocarbon measurement school and experience in the industry.
The early primary interest was the continuing education of employees currently serving in the measurement and controls disciplines. During those 100 years, the school has provided an educational experience to over 60,000 students with the assistance of over 1,500 instructors. The school has and continues to recognize numerous individuals for their outstanding contributions to oil and gas measurement and control.
The ISHM Committee membership embarked to carry the impact of the School to an even higher level. That additional effort was providing financial support to students in college who would be pursuing a career in the oil and gas industry. A scholarship fund was established and donations to that fund allowed the School to award scholarships to a group of deserving students each year. As time went by, the fund was able to assist from 8 – 10 students each year at a variety of universities that had established an affiliation with ISHM. Support for the scholarship fund grew each year from individuals, small companies and large corporations.
In 2007, ISHM leadership began a serious effort to create an endowment program that would take ISHM’s support of education to an even higher level. After a thorough investigation and fulfilling all the requirements to the establishment of such a fund, the ISHM Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund became a reality in 2009.
With significant donations from many individuals, operating companies and manufacturing organizations, as well as a designated contribution by ISHM, the fund was established with an initial investment of $100,000 to fund future scholarships.
The ISHM Endowment Fund is now fully functional and deeply appreciates the support of all donors. The Fund has already yielded scholarship financing beginning in 2011, and the future of the Fund looks very bright. Respecting the past and looking forward to the future, the Fund desires to seek additional long-term support and wishes to recognize all those who will and have made the Fund a reality. In doing so, the ISHM Endowment Fund will recognize the support from individuals, small businesses and large corporations at three different levels. These contributions will be recognized on both an individual basis each year, as well as cumulatively over time.
Individuals, organizations, and companies making donations will receive a letter of appreciation and acknowledgement of the donation. After an initial level of participation (Bronze), a presentable token of appreciation will be given to the donor when they attain each given level, acknowledging the contribution and the appropriate level (Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond). The School will also proudly display a plaque in the Historical Exhibits area that will acknowledge all supporters. Recognition will also be given each year in the proceedings of the school.
ISHM is a 501(c)(3) organization in the State of Oklahoma. All contributions are irrevocable, are used solely for the purposes of the Fund and are tax deductible. Additional information is available upon request.
Interested in Making Contributions to the ISHM Scholarship Fund?
Donate today to the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement Scholarship Fund and make a lasting impact on future generations. Your donation provides financial support for qualified applicants attending a university or a technical school and are studying in fields related to the oil and gas industry. Scholarships are presented annually to the recipients chosen by the ISHM Scholarship Fund Committee. See options below for making contributions. There are 2 ways to donate:
Contact
Leon Crowley
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The University of Oklahoma
1700 Asp Avenue | Norman, OK 73072-6400
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ISHM Golf Tournament
ISHM Scholarship Golf Tournament Purpose and Support
The annual ISHM Scholarship Golf Tournament normally takes place during the fall in the Gulf Coast area of Texas. The tournament net proceeds provide scholarships to university and technical school students who are pursuing degrees or certifications in fields relevant to careers in the energy industry. The success of this event is due to the tremendous support of our tournament sponsors and contributors. To all of these individuals and organizations, we wish to express our sincere appreciation.
Since 2008, ISHM has awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to successful applicants. The ISHM Scholarship Golf Tournament continues to play a key role in the funding of those scholarships and to date has raised more than $231,000 that have gone directly to the ISHM Scholarship fund. David Wofford has provided great leadership in coordinating the ISHM Golf Tournament since its inception.
2026 ISHM Scholarship Golf Tournament
Thursday - October 29, 2026
The Executive and General Committees of the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement invite you to join us for the 16th Annual ISHM Scholarship Fall Golf Tournament. The tournament will be a four-person best ball scramble format and will be held at Bay Forest Golf Course in La Porte, Texas. All net proceeds from the tournament will go to the ISHM Scholarship Fund.
- Registration 11:30 am – 12:30 pm (Box Lunch)
- Shotgun Start 1:00 pm
- Awards and Recognition Dinner (Following Play)
Please complete the following form and follow the payment instructions if you would like to play or if you would like to be one of our great sponsors.
If you’d like to pay online, you can do so by filling out this online registration form:
- Sponsors and contributors will be recognized in all event notifications, with signs on the golf course, at the Awards and Recognition dinner, and in the 2027 ISHM School Proceedings.
- Dinner immediately following tournament play.
Date of Tournament
THURSDAY - OCTOBER 29, 2026
Questions? Call David Wofford at (832) 472-8014 or email [email protected].
*Entries must be received no later than Thursday, October 22, 2026
ISHM Scholarship Information and Eligibility
For 100 years, The International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement has been actively focused on the education and training of measurement and control personnel at all levels in the Oil and Gas Industry. In the 1980’s, The International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement Scholarship Fund was established to provide financial support to students pursuing degrees meeting the following criteria:
- The successful candidate must be enrolled and continue to be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree, or Technical Certification program at an accredited college, university, or vocational/technical institution. Students pursuing post-graduate degrees are not eligible.
- The successful candidate must be enrolled in a course of study and exhibit post-graduation career goals that indicate and are consistent with the pursuit of employment opportunities in the hydrocarbon energy industry.
- Preference shall be given to those seeking a career in measurement and control.
- The successful candidate must be enrolled in a Technical Certification program related to obtaining employment in the hydrocarbon energy industry or have successfully completed a minimum of 50% of the required curriculum in the noted course of study at the time of submittal.
- The successful candidate must have maintained a minimum 2.75 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in overall courses of study and a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in major courses of study.
- The successful candidate must have accurately completed and submitted the scholarship application provided by the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement to the designated address and by the established submittal date.
- The successful candidate shall meet all eligibility requirements as required by applicable law and/or regulation for receipt of scholarship funds from the International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement, such operating as a registered 501(c) (3) organization in the State of Oklahoma (See "Disclosure of Relationships")
Scholarship funds shall be used for 1) tuition, 2) books, manuals, and required study guides/materials 3) required academic, facility, or laboratory fees, 4) required equipment (laboratory, small tools, etc.), 5) room and board costs if such is provided and administered by the college, university or vocational/technical institution of attendance, or 6) other substantiated costs associated with the degree or certification program.
The ISHM Scholarship Fund Committee selects recipients from a list of qualified candidates from participating universities. Scholarship awards may be of any size and may be made to any number of students during any given time. Awards are presented during the General Assembly of the School each year. Funding is achieved through the individual, group, or corporate donations or through special activities organized by the ISHM Executive Committee.
Instructions for Completing the Scholarship Application
Mail completed application to:
International School of Hydrocarbon Measurement
1700 Asp Avenue | Norman, OK 73072