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LYB Scholars Program

LYB is opening doors to academic excellence and career growth. Through LYB Scholars, we aim to support, champion and empower the next generation of innovators, problem solvers and leaders in the chemical industry.

The LYB Scholars application window for the 2026-2027 school year begins Feb. 2, 2026 and closes March 23, 2026.

Start your LYB Scholars application today and use program key: LYB.

Eligibility & criteria

  • Class & student status

    Applicants must have full-time student status, which is determined by their university or college, and must be a freshman or sophomore at the time of application.

  • Colleges/universities

    Applicants must attend one of the following universities:

    • Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Iowa State University
    • Lamar University
    • McNeese State University
    • Ohio State University
    • Oklahoma State University
    • Prairie View A&M University
    • Purdue University
    • Texas A&M University – College Station
    • Texas Tech University
    • University of Houston – Main Campus
    • University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
    • University of Texas – Austin
    • University of Wisconsin – Madison

    OR   

    • 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.).

  • 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
  • Minimum GPA

    3.0

  • Age

    Student must be 18 years of age by Jan. 1 of the year immediately following their application submission.

Questions?

Email LYBScholars@lyondellbasell.com