American Chemical Society Undergraduate Scholarship

American Chemical Society Undergraduate Scholarship

Award Type: Competition

Eligibility: US citizens, minorities

Class Eligibility: Undergraduate Only

Academic Area:Hemistry
Technology
Biological Science

Description:
The American Chemical Society sponsors scholarship programs for qualified applicants who want to enter the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. The programs are designed to encourage African-American, Hispanic, and American Indian students to pursue undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences and chemical technology. The goal of these scholarship programs is to aid in building an awareness of the value and the rewards associated with careers in science and to assist students in acquiring the skills and credentials needed for success in these areas. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need to high school seniors planning a science preparatory program of study, and college students who are currently freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who are committed to the study of chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or other chemically related fields such as environmental science, materials science or toxicology and are interested in pursuing careers in one of these fields.

Deadline: February
Award: $2,500 - $3,000
Nomination Required: No
Contact:

ACS Scholars Program
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
1-800-227-5558 (ext. 6250)
fax 202-776-8003
e-mail: r_hughes@acs.org

University Name: Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Source: https://web.wpi.edu/cgi-bin/FS/details.cgi?ID=228