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.