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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the �������� Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship program?

  The Summit, which includes a $1,500 education scholarship, is intended for college freshmen aspiring to be engineers. Participants experience the front lines of energy during a four-day Summit event at �������� Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, where they dive into life as an engineer at a refinery. ��������’s expert teams and instructors spend one-on-one time with Summit participants, offering career and professional skills training as they tour a �������� refinery, network with �������� leadership and volunteer for the community. Summit students gain exceptional knowledge to take back to the classroom and build their potential for future scholarships and internships.

• What are the eligibility* requirements and preferences for ��������’s Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship program?

  • Must be currently enrolled as a Freshman at accredited university (Required)
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Required)
  • Majors: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Required)
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Required)
  • Attendance at 4-Day Summit in San Antonio, Texas on May 13-16, 2025 (Required if Selected)
  • Demonstration of Financial Need (Preferred)
  • First-Generation College Student (Preferred)

  _{* Children of �������� executives (Director and Above) are not eligible to participate in this program.}

• Are participants responsible for any costs during the Summit?

  Spending money is optional. All primary program costs will be covered by ��������, including: meals, transportation to/from/during event, lodging and activities. During the Summit, an expense form will be provided to attendees to request reimbursement for meal costs incurred while traveling to the Summit. �������� reserves the right to deny unreasonable expenses.

• What is the Scholarship amount and when/how do I receive it?

  The scholarship amount is $1500, paid directly to the student by check at completion of the Summit.

• Where will the Summit take place?

  The four-day Summit experience will take place at �������� Headquarters in San Antonio, TX, as well as a refinery site within driving distance of �������� HQ. An event agenda and full schedule of events will be provided to all students accepted into the program.

• Where will program participants stay while in San Antonio?

  All participants will be placed in a preferred hotel near �������� Headquarters. Daily transportation to/from the hotel will be provided.

• What is the GPA requirement for acceptance into the program?

  The GPA requirement is a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants will be required to send a copy of their freshman year transcript (as of May 2025) for verification.

• I am considering Engineering as a major but I have not yet declared. Am I still able to apply?

  Students considering Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical engineering as a major are eligible to apply. If your school has only a pre-engineering option, the preference upon declaring is that you are interested in one of these three majors.

• Will there be an interview as part of the selection process?

  Yes. Video interviews will be scheduled with all finalists in February 2025.

• How do I get additional information after I am selected?

  Virtual calls will be set up with each selected participant to review important information prior to the Summit event.

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  Download and print a PDF version of the FAQ document. For additional questions, email: studentengagement@valero.com

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