American Chemical Scholar Society Scholars Program
The ACS Scholars Program awards renewable scholarships to undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines, and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Selected recipients are awarded up to $5,000* per academic year. To date, over 3,500 students have received funding from the ACS Scholars Program.
Eligibility
The ACS Scholars Program is open to:
U.S. citizens or a legal permanent U.S. residents (please inquire via email if you have questions regarding asylum or DACA status)
African descent or Black, Hispanic or Latina/Latino/Latinx, or Indigenous (e.g. Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Alaskan Native) (please see below for more details)
Graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
Those intending to major or are already majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
Full-time students at a high school or an accredited college, university, or community college
Those demonstrating high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)