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American Chemical Society Scholars Award (ID 1518)


Scholarship Description

Start Date:
11/1/2016
Deadline:
3/1/2017
Website:
http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html
Amount:
Award*:
Scholarship recipients receive up to a maximum of $5,000 per year, and the awards are renewable.

Deadline: March 1 annually.

*Number and amount of awards subject to individual financial need and available funding
Description:
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.

Deadline: March 1 annually.

*Number and amount of awards subject to available funding

Contact Information

Name/Company:
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Address:
1155 NW 16th Street
City:
NW Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20036
Phone:
(800) 227-5558 Ext. 6250
FAX:
(202) 872-4361
Email:
[email protected]
Web:
www.acs.org/scholars

Eligibility

Gender:
NA
Min GPA:
3.00
Financial Need:
Yes
Enrollment:
Full(12+ Credits)
Ethnic/Minority:
Other/Undeclared
Major/Career:
Special Programs
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.

*Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.

Selection Process

The Selection Committee reviews all applications to determine the best overall applicants. The highest-rated students are selected as scholarship recipients.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic record, career objective, financial need, leadership ability, participation in school activities, and community service.

Applications:
online application November 1 - March 1 annually at www.acs.org/scholars.
Special Criteria:
Be planning a career in the chemical sciences.

*Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.