KU Scholarships

The KU School of Engineering has generous scholarships for talented high school seniors who apply by Nov. 1, 2011. These scholarships can be added to the University's awards as well as to scholarships from School of Engineering departments. Learn about all the opportunities within the KU School of Engineering on our scholarships page for prospective students.

Petroleum engineering

What do they do?

Petroleum engineers are involved in the exploration and production of oil or natural gas. Once these resources are discovered, petroleum engineers work to understand the geologic formation and properties of the rock containing the reservoir, determine the drilling methods to be used, and monitor drilling and production operations. They design equipment and processes to achieve the maximum profitable recovery of oil and gas.