SPE Foundation
The SPE Foundation has a single purpose: to support and augment society programs through supplementing the normal funding capabilities of SPE.
In carrying out its mission, the foundation helps to ensure excellence in SPE programs through a partnership among individuals, industry, and the society. To help with that goal, it is composed of all living past presidents of SPE and is directed by an executive committee comprising a president, past president, secretary, treasurer, and two vice presidents, as well as the sitting president and immediate past president of SPE.
While the foundation receives no funds from SPE members’ annual dues, members can elect to contribute concurrently with their dues payment.
Beneficiaries
- Distinguished Lecturer program, which receives 50% of its yearly budget from the foundation.
- Gus Archie Memorial Scholarships, awarded to outstanding incoming college freshmen undertaking petroleum engineering curricula
- Nico van Wingen Memorial Graduate Fellowships in Petroleum Engineering, awarded to SPE student chapter members at the PhD level who intend to pursue careers in academia.
More Information
- Foundation home page
- History and accomplishments of the SPE Foundation (JPT, October 2006 - PDF)