Money benefits students seeking careers in oil, energy industries
NEWARK, N.J. — The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals (OESP) announced the winners of the 2016 Dave Nelsen Scholarship: Shaun Maher of Cromwell Connecticut – Entech; Jason Wakefield of Tilton, New Hampshire – Manchester Community College; Thomas Daros Jr. of North Salem, New York – Pennsylvania College of Technology; Devin Liliberte of East Haddam, Connecticut – Porter and Chester Institute; and Michael Boylston of Carmel, New York – Pennsylvania College of Technology.
The Dave Nelsen Scholarship was established in 1999 as a way to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students who are attending or planning to attend a technical college or trade school in pursuit of a career in the oil and energy industries.