LyondellBasell is opening doors to academic excellence and career growth. Through our scholarship program, LYB Scholars, we aim to support, champion and empower the next generation of innovators, problem solvers and leaders in the chemical industry.
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Earn a $10,000 award to fuel your education.
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Gain invaluable insights as you meet with LYB professionals in your chosen field.
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Discover what it takes to thrive in a global company that’s driving innovation and creating a more sustainable world.
Eligibility and criteria
The eligibility criteria reflect the minimum requirements to apply for LYB Scholars.
Class and student status: Applicants must have full-time student status, which is determined by their university or college. Students’ graduation dates must be between December 2026 and May 2028, making them a freshman or sophomore at the time of application.
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Majors: Applicants must be studying one of the following majors.
Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Fire Safety, Environmental
Business: Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Industrial Distribution, Management Information Systems, Computer Science
Colleges/universities: Applicants must attend one of the following universities.
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Georgia Institute of Technology
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Iowa State University
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Lamar University
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McNeese State University
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Ohio State University
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Oklahoma State University
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Prairie View A&M University
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Purdue University
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Texas A&M University – College Station
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Texas Tech University
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University of Houston – Main Campus
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University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
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University of Texas – Austin
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University of Wisconsin – Madison
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The applicant can attend any 4-year U.S. university if they are a dependent of an active, full-time LyondellBasell employee.
Eligibility to work in the U.S.: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without future requirement sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.).
Age: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by Jan. 1, 2026.
Key dates
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April 14, 2025: Deadline to submit an application
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Summer 2025: Applicants notified of selection results
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August 2025: Scholarships awarded
To learn more, please review the LYB Scholars frequently asked questions.