ACS Scholars Program

TYPE: National

AMOUNT: Up to $5,000 per academic year

DEADLINE: March 1, 2019

WEBSITE: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/acsscholars.html

ONLINE APPLICATION: See website for more information.

DESCRIPTION: The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students majoring in undergraduate chemistry-related disciplines, and are also intending to pursue careers in chemistry-related fields. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,000 students have received a funding from the ACS Scholars Program.

To be considered for a scholarship through the ACS Scholars Program, candidates must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S.

• Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (please see website for more details)

• Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.

• Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plant to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)

• 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 or higher)