Freshman Engineering Summit & Scholarship

Fueling Exceptional Futures Starts on Day 1
Valero is proud to be a leader in the energy industry, engaging the world’s best and brightest engineers, operators and business professionals to move our future forward.

As a college student exploring the world of Engineering, you ARE the industry’s future! As a freshman completing your first important year, you are also ready to take your career curiosity to new heights. Valero’s 2025 Freshman Engineering Summit is ready to take you there.

Join us for an exceptional four-day immersion into our Fortune 500 energy company, the world’s largest independent petroleum refiner and second-largest renewable fuels producer. The 2025 Valero Freshman Engineering Summit and Scholarship program is your chance to learn about refining and sustainability effort in a team-driven environment – all geared around YOUR future!

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Refinery Employee in St. Charles
Important Dates
Application Period:
Jan. 2 – Feb. 7, 2025 (5 p.m. CST)

Freshman Engineering Summit:
May 13-16, 2025

Freshman Engineering Summit & Scholarship Program
Program Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled as a Freshman at accredited university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Majors: Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Attendance at 4-Day Summit in San Antonio, Texas on May 13-16, 2025