Phoenix Energy is proud to award its 2026 Phoenix Energy Scholarship to Parsa Allahbakhsh, an incoming chemical engineering student in the College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley.
The $15,000 scholarship supports students pursuing degrees aligned with careers in the oil and gas industry. Allahbakhsh’s interest in engineering and energy has developed through advanced coursework, laboratory research and engineering design. His technical experience includes carbon capture research, catalysis and computational materials modeling, as well as helping establish science, environmental and robotics programs at his school. As he begins studying chemical engineering at Berkeley, he plans to explore how the petroleum and chemical industries can improve efficiency while continuing to meet society’s need for energy and materials.
“I remember receiving the notification during orientation, just before the Chancellor’s speech ended with, ‘Welcome to UC Berkeley.’ It was an unforgettable moment. As a first-generation immigrant, this scholarship will significantly reduce the financial burden of college on my parents and me, allowing me to focus more fully on my education and take advantage of the opportunities Berkeley has to offer. I’m especially excited about chemical engineering because of its broad applications across fields such as energy storage, batteries, pharmaceuticals and petroleum,” Allahbakhsh said.
Phoenix Energy CEO Adam Ferrari praised Allahbakhsh’s technical curiosity and engineering mindset. “Parsa has the technical curiosity and engineering mindset that make him an impressive scholarship recipient,” said Ferrari. “America is going to need talented engineers who understand both the importance of domestic energy production and the challenge of producing that energy more efficiently. We’re proud to support Parsa as he begins his studies in chemical engineering at Berkeley.”
Now in its fourth year, the Phoenix Energy Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees aligned with careers in the oil and gas industry. For the 2026 scholarship, applicants were required to begin their first year of full-time enrollment at an accredited college or university in fall 2026, have a minimum 3.5 GPA and submit an original essay addressing their career goals, interest in the oil and gas industry and vision for its future. Learn more about the Phoenix Energy Scholarship and previous recipients at phoenixenergyscholarship.com.
The Phoenix Energy Scholarship is part of the company’s FUEL Program (Fostering Unity, Empowering Leadership), which supports future energy leaders through education, mentorship and community investment.