Excellence in Education Scholarship

Fueling academic success

This scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who are planning to pursue an undergraduate, associate, or technical degree in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or business from an accredited school or university.

The Motiva Excellence in Education Community Scholarship is available to outstanding high school seniors that reside in areas surrounding our Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex and distribution operations.

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Basic Eligibility:

  • Be a high school senior

  • Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States

  • Not be a dependent of a Motiva employee

  • Be planning to pursue a STEM or business-related, four-year, two-year, or technical degree from an accredited school or university

  • Attend one of the following high schools in Southeast Texas:

    • Memorial High, Port Arthur

    • Woodrow Wilson Early College, Port Arthur

    • Port Neches-Groves

    • Bob Hope School, Port Arthur

    • Tekoa Academy, Port Arthur

    • Sabine Pass

    • Hardin-Jefferson

    • Nederland

    • Hamshire-Fannett

    • Northside, Houston

“At Motiva, we are committed to investing in the next generation of our nation’s workforce through our Excellence in Education Scholarship Program.”

Jeff Rinker

President and CEO, Motiva

In the News

A group of high school students who are recipients of Motiva's Excellence in Education Scholarship in 2

April 25, 2024

Motiva Awards $260,000 in Scholarships to 43 Students

Motiva awarded 43 high school graduates from Southeast Texas with scholarships totaling $260,000.

2023 Excellence in Education Scholarships

May 19, 2023

Motiva Recognizes 42 Students with Excellence in Education Scholarships

Motiva awarded scholarship funds totaling $205,000 to 42 high school graduates from Southeast Texas.