"All glory to God for He has favoured me. I am grateful to receive the SPECEF General Scholarship. This support allows me to focus more on my research, particularly in underground hydrogen storage and pursue more ambitious technical projects that contribute to the evolving energy landscape. It also enables me to remain volunteering actively with the SPE UAlberta Chapter, student organizations, and my community. This scholarship also supports my ongoing work in developing an energy career hub that uses interviews and curated stories from energy industry executives and professionals to guide students and early-career professionals into high-impact energy roles, exposing them to essential skills and opportunities in the evolving energy industry. I am further motivated to explore career paths in the energy sector, spanning from oil and gas to renewable energy in the power and utilities sector. I am sincerely thankful to SPECEF for investing in the next generation of energy professionals."
Annalisa Gyanfosu
University of Alberta
2025-26 General Scholarship Recipient

