February 12, 2016

American Chemsitry Society Scholars Program

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. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.

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. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.

Eligibility: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents who are African American, Hispanic, or Native American and are currently enrolled in high school or an accredited college, university, or community college. Applicants must be either a graduating high school senior, or college freshman, sophomore, or junior who intends to or is already majoring in a subject relating to chemistry. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate financial need and a grade point average of at least 3.0.

Deadline: March 1 (annually)