American Chemical Society Scholars Program

Scholarship Description

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.

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-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (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)

Eligibility Requirements

• 3.0 Minimum GPA
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Must be American Indian/Alaska Native
• Must be Black, African American
• Must be Hispanic, Latino/a
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Recommendations or references required

How To Apply