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The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program will award approximately 100 scholarships of up to $3,000 each to sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing four-year degrees in the chemical sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental science). The application deadline is Sunday, Feb. 15.
To qualify, candidates must be:
-African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian
-U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
-high academic achiever in chemistry or science (3.0 grade-point average or better)
-able to provide evidence of financial need
Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible.
The application form and other information are available by calling (800) 227-5558 x6250 or emailing scholars@acs.org. For more specific questions, contact Robert Hughes, program manager, at r_hughes@acs.org. An application is also available in the Office of Financial Aid, 107 Markle Hall.