American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Program Information
Deadline Month: March
Application Deadline Dates: TBA
Award Amount: $2,500-$5,000
These merit- and need-based scholarships are awarded to African American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students with outstanding academic records who plan to pursue careers in chemically-related sciences (aside from medicine). Students planning careers in medicine or pharmacy are not eligible. The scholarships can be renewed for up to four years.
Type: Undergraduate Study
Application Available: Organization Website, Organization Address or Phone
Eligibility Requirements
Class Level: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior
Area of Study: Natural Sciences
Application Form: Yes
Descriptors: Minority
Restricted: African America, Latino, Native American
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Other Requirements:
Demonstrate financial need.
Submission Requirements
Application Form: Yes
Transcripts: Yes
Transcript Description: All Colleges Attended
Letters of Rec: Yes
Letters of Rec Detail: 2
Letters of Rec Notes: One from professor in field.
Resume: No
Personal Essay: No
Project Proposal: No
Financial Aid: Yes
Financial Aid Notes: Student Aid Report
Institutional Endorsement: No
Other Submission Requirements: No
Further Information
Robert Hughes
ACS Scholars Program
American Chemical Society
ACS Scholars Program/Department of Minority Affairs
1155 16th Street, NW
scholars@acs.org
800-227-5558 x6250