How can I find an international scholarship for petroleum engineering?

I'm a high school junior interested in pursuing petroleum engineering in college, and I'm looking for international scholarships to help with the costs. Does anyone have suggestions on where to find these or advice on the application process?

First off, it's great that you're thinking strategically about affording your college education. There are many miscellaneous local, national, and international scholarships that you can consider, but for central databases, you can look up free scholarship search platforms such as Fastweb, Scholarships.com, GoAbroad, or the newly named Appily (formerly known as Cappex).

When you're using these platforms, remember to provide as much detail as you can about your intended major, background, and interests to maximize potential scholarship matches.

In terms of petroleum engineering specific scholarships, you could check out associations or societies related to this field such as the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) or American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) which often offer scholarships.

Keep in mind that for international students, there may be additional eligibility requirements to keep in mind. For example, some scholarships might require you to attend school in a certain country.

Once you have a list of potential scholarships, spend some time carefully reading the eligibility requirements, deadlines, and application processes. Each scholarship will be different - some might require an essay, others may require proof of academic achievement or letters of recommendation.

Also, don't limit yourself to only high-value scholarships. Smaller scholarships can add up and there might be less competition for these.

Best of luck in your scholarship search! It's a lot of legwork, but the payoff can be substantial. Remember to apply to as many scholarships as you can to increase your chances of success.