$2,500 for freshman, $3,000 for sophomores, $5,000 for juniors and seniors
Description:
The American Chemical Society Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields, such as environmental science, toxicology and chemical technology. High school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors are eligible to apply.
The ACS Scholars Program was established in 1994 to attract African American, Hispanic and American Indian students considered underrepresented in the chemical sciences by the National Science Foundation to pursue careers in the field.
The program also aims to help build awareness of the value and rewards associated with careers in chemistry and assist students in acquiring skills and credentials needed for success.
Contact Information
Name/Company:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Address:
1155 16th Street NW
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20036
Eligibility
Gender:
NA
Enrollment:
Full(12+ Credits)
Eligibility:
To be considered for a scholarship through the ACS Scholars Program, candidates must: •Be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian •Be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident •Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college •Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0, "B" or better) •Demonstrate financial need according to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA) and the Student Aid Report (SAR) form •Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior intending to or already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science OR intending to or already pursuing a degree in chemical technology •Be planning a career in the chemical sciences (see the website for more information on careers in chemistry).
*Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.
Special Criteria:
High School Student Applicants High school students must submit the following: •Application Form Application Form for New Applicants (students who have not yet started an application this year) Returning Applicants (students who have started and not yet completed their application this year) •Official transcript or grade report (most recent) •ACT or SAT score report •Two letters of recommendation We require at least one recommendation from a chemistry instructor or someone who is familiar with your work in science. *Recommenders may email letters to scholars@acs.org, or students may send original, sealed letters by mail. •Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) This form is provided to you after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). Information on the form is kept confidential.
College/Transfer Student ApplicantsCollege freshmen and transfer students must submit the following: •Application Form Application Form for New Applicants (students who have not yet started an application this year) Returning Applicants (students who have started and not yet completed their application this year) •Official transcript of grades College freshmen: Provide a high school transcript in addition to the college transcript. Transfer students: Submit copies of transcripts from all previous institutions attended (transcripts from current institutions that include transferred credits/courses is acceptable). •Two letters of recommendation We require at least one recommendation from a faculty member in your field of study. The second letter of recommendation should be from someone who knows you as a student, employee or volunteer, and can provide insight into your character, potential, motivation and ability to successfully complete a rigorous scientific course of study. *Recommenders may email letters to scholars@acs.org, or students may send sealed, original letters by mail. •Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) This form is provided to you after you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid form (FAFSA). Information on the form is kept confidential.
