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The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program will award approximately 100 scholarships to minority undergraduate students pursuing four-year degrees in the chemical sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, and environmental science). These scholarships are for up to $2,500 for first-year students and $3,000 for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The application deadline is March 1 annually. For an application or other information, visit http://chemistry.org/scholars.
To qualify, candidates must be African American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian U.S. citizens or permanent resident of the U.S.; high academic achievers in chemistry or science (3.0 or better); and able to demonstrate evidence of financial need. Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible.
The application form and other information is available by calling (800) 227-5558 ext. 6250 or by emailing scholars@acs.org. For answers to 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.