ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil has demonstrated a long-term commitment to MSU Billings through its financial contributions. True to a corporate core value that education is one of the most important elements of a thriving community, ExxonMobil established the ExxonMobil Mathematics and Science Education Scholarship at MSU Billings in 1998 to provide financial assistance to students planning to teach math or science after earning their degree. As a technology-based company, ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science education in the United States. The first scholarships at MSU Billings were awarded in academic year 1998-1999.
In 2000, ExxonMobil established the ExxonMobil Process Plant Technology Scholarship at MSU Billings to provide financial assistance to City College students enrolled in the Process Plant Technology program of study. The first scholarships at MSU Billings were awarded in academic year 2000-2001.
Through its foundation and corporation, ExxonMobil engages in philanthropic activities that advance education, health, and science in communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations.
Impact
“As the recipient of the ExxonMobil Mathematics and Science Education Scholarship, I would like to thank you for funding this scholarship. I am majoring in Broadfield Science Education with a Spanish minor at MSU Billings. As I love to learn and to teach and am passionate about science, I am extremely grateful to have received this scholarship. Thank you again for supporting Montana State University Billings students through this thoughtful and generous scholarship. Your granting me this award has relieved me of the burden of having to apply for student loans and has enabled me to focus on my college education so that I may gain the most from my educational opportunities at MSUB.” — Keturah L., Broadfield Science teaching major
“I am writing you in appreciation for the ExxonMobil Process Plant Technology Scholarship. It is a blessing to receive financial gifts such as scholarships. It has been a challenge being a single father and going back to college. In addition to working my way through college, I must see my 13-year old daughter through her education. Thank you again for the scholarship. God bless.” — Paul B., Process Plant Technology major