Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Cheniere) is the largest producer of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.S. and one of the largest LNG operators in the world.  We are a full-service global provider of clean, secure and affordable energy  — energy that can reduce carbon emissions, help lead to cleaner air, and light homes and power factories.  We rely on a diverse workforce from an array of professional sectors and academic fields to fulfill our business needs.  At Cheniere, we are proud of our long-standing tradition of responsible corporate citizenship, and we are deeply committed to supporting the communities where we live and work.  Click here to learn more.  

Scholarship Overview

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Cheniere are proud to offer financial assistance to outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Fifteen (15) scholars will be selected to receive a scholarship of up to $12,000 for the 2024-2025 academic school year (which can only be applied to verifiable costs associated with average tuition and usual fees).

Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be enrolled full-time as a junior or senior at the schools listed below during the 2024-2025 academic school year.
    • Howard University (Washington, DC)
    • Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX)
    • Southern University (Baton Rouge, LA)
    • Texas Southern University (Houston, TX)
  • Open to designated majors:
    • Business
    • Engineering
    • Environmental Sciences
    • Government Affairs
    • Human Resources
    • Pre-Law
    • Computer Science
    • Social Sciences
  • Current cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or higher
  • Must have the 2024-2025 FAFSA on file at your selected university/college by the time of selection
  • Able to demonstrate a financial need
  • Be a U.S. Citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551

How to Apply

All Applicants Must: 

Answer the following statement (Short answer or video) (2 minute per question): 

  • Share three short or long-term goals that are important for you to achieve, and how you plan to achieve them? These could be academic, financial, personal, professional, etc. In addition, is there anything else you would like us to know?

Application Dates

This application opens January 16, 2024, and closes March 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST-Eastern Time.

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