The ACS Scholars Program offers renewable grants to college understudies from generally underrepresented communities in the chemical sciences, majoring in chemistry-related disciplines and intending to pursue chemistry-related careers. Chosen beneficiaries are granted up to $5,000 each scholarly year. Until this point, more than 3,500 understudies have gotten subsidizing from the ACS Scholars Program. The amount measure of every individual award relies on the accessibility of subsidizing, the number of grants granted, and proof of monetary need. Grant beneficiaries get somewhere in the range of $1,000 and $5,000 each scholastic year. Grants are renewable as long as Scholars keep up with scholastic execution prerequisites.
The ACS Scholars Program is available to U.S. residents or legal permanent U.S. inhabitants, African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indians, graduating secondary school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Seniors can apply for their fifth year. Those proposing to major or, as of now, studying chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science and planning to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well are eligible to apply.
Established in 1876 and contracted by the U.S. Congress, ACS is one of the universe’s biggest scientific associations with more than 155,000 individuals in 150 nations. Their main goal is to propel the more extensive science endeavour and professionals to assist Earth and its people. Their vision is to further advance and improve people’s lives through the changing force of science.
Brief Description
Below we have a brief description of the following scholarship:
| Organization | ACS |
| Education Level | High school, college, university |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | $5,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | N/A |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | US |
| Application Deadline | March 1 |
| Application Fees | Not required |
| Requirements | Varies |
Who is Eligible?
The eligibility criteria for the following scholarship is as follows:
- U.S. citizens or 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)
How to Apply?
All eligible candidates can apply for this scholarship by completing and submitting the given application form, a link to which is appeared at the bottom of the scholarship portal.
Supporting Documents
Following are the documents that need to be attached with your application form:
- Official Transcript
- Two letters of recommendation
- Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR)
Benefits
The amount of each individual award depends upon the availability of funding, the number of scholarships awarded, and evidence of financial need. Scholarship recipients receive between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year. Scholarship awards are renewable as long as Scholars maintain academic performance requirements.
Application Deadline
The application submission period for the particular grant will officially close on March 1.
