TGA Scholarship Program
Empowering the Next Generation of Gas Industry Professionals
The Texas Gas Association Scholarship Fund (TGASF) offers multiple scholarship opportunities to support both emerging talent and industry professionals. Since the early 1990s, we've been investing in education to shape the future of the natural gas industry in Texas.
2026 TGA Scholarship Recipients:
Academic
Suchay Kommisetty
Kalynn Goode
Garrett Woodall
Hope Scribner
Kenley Pack
Hannah Densman
Kreede Neal
John "Wyatt" Ellis
2026 TGA Scholarship Recipients:
Technical
Carson Jackson
Jackson Speaker
2026 TGA Scholarship Recipients: Post-Secondary Education
Lulu Onakpoya
Heath
Selina Rios
CenterPoint Energy
A Legacy of Support
The TGA Scholarship Fund began in the early 1990s with a simple yet powerful idea: to give back to our community by investing in education. What started as a vision among a few dedicated TGA members has grown into a robust program that has touched the lives of hundreds. Today, the TGA Scholarship Fund stands as a testament to our industry's commitment to nurturing talent and supporting education.
TGA Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Supporting high-achieving high school graduates entering their first year of college. Eight $5,000 scholarships available annually, investing in bright minds to shape the future of the natural gas industry.
Technical/Trade School
Two $5,000 scholarships for students pursuing specialized training in technical or industrial fields. Open to recent graduates and current industry employees, kickstarting careers in the gas industry.
Darrell Cherry & Linda Femal Scholarship
Post-Secondary Education
Supporting full-time employees of TGA-member companies pursuing additional certifications or degrees. Four $2,500 scholarships available annually. Designed to foster professional growth and lifelong learning within the gas industry.
Eligibility Requirements
All applicants must submit a completed application, one-page essay, and list of activities by the deadline. Selection is based on merit and overall application strength.
Academic Scholarship
Open to Texas high school graduates under 22, entering their first year of college. Must be a legal dependent of a TGA member company employee. Full-time enrollment is required in a four-year college or university program leading to an undergraduate degree.
Technical/Trade Scholarship
Available for Texas residents up to age 24, pursuing technical or industrial training. Open to children of TGA member company employees or current employees themselves. Ideal for those entering trade schools or technical programs.
Darrell Cherry & Linda Femal Scholarship
Exclusively for full-time employees of TGA-member companies. Supports pursuit of industry-relevant postsecondary credentials, from certifications to master's degrees. Applicants should demonstrate commitment to career development in the gas industry.
Special THANKS to our #1 donors 2024-2025:
Phil Wiegers
EGW Utilities
Our TOP "Pipeline Patron" donating more than $50k+ over the last 2 years, both personally and thru EGW sponsorships.
Thanks Phil for being our # 1 fan!
TGA Scholarship Board Members
2025 TGA Scholarship
Fall Clay Shoot
Conroe, TX
OCt 2025
