SHREVEPORT, LOUSIANA— Abigail Thomas of Minden, Louisiana, and Brennan Nguyen and Brody Nguyen of Shreveport, Louisiana, have been named recipients of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council’s 2026 Scholarship Program. They were among just 54 students nationwide selected to receive scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.
Thomas is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Speech Pathology at Louisiana Tech University and was selected to receive the scholarship through Kodiak Gas Services. Brennan Nguyen is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, while Brody Nguyen is pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Louisiana State University Shreveport. Both students were selected to receive scholarships through NOV.
Kodiak Gas Services and NOV are members of the Energy Workforce & Technology Council, which supports educational opportunities for families in the energy technology and services sector.
“Strong industries are built by strong communities, and this scholarship program is one way our members invest in the families who help power the energy workforce,” said Energy Workforce President Molly Determan. “For more than 40 years, the program has helped member company employees and their dependents pursue higher education and build their own futures, wherever those paths may lead. These 54 students represent talent, determination and promise, and we are proud to support their next step.”
Since its inception in the 1970s, the Energy Workforce Scholarship Program has awarded over $4.4 million to support students pursuing college, graduate studies, or accredited vocational training. Scholarships are funded through local and national fundraising events hosted by Energy Workforce chapters.
The application window for the 2027 program opens on January 1, 2027.
To learn more about the Energy Workforce & Technology Council and its scholarship program, visit http://www.energyworkforce.org.