ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students based on academic standing, financial need, career objective, leadership skills, and involvement in school activities and community service.
If you are an African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school senior or college freshman, sophomore, or junior pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology, you may be eligible.
Application Period: November 1, 2009 – March 1, 2010.
Applications and supporting documents are due by March 1, 2010.
If you have questions about the program or the application process, please email scholars@acs.org or call 800-227-5558, ext. 6250.
*Number and amount of awards subject to available funding*