2011-2012
Compendium

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

    American Chemical Society Scholars Program
    1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC  20036
    800-227-5558, Ext. 6250
    www.acs.org
    email: scholars@acs.org
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    Approximately one hundred scholarships of up to $5,000 for African-
    American, Hispanic, and Native American students planning to pursue 
    undergraduate college degrees in the chemical sciences, including
    2-year chemical technology programs.  Must meet following qualifi-
    cations:  be in a minority group listed above; citizen or permanent
    resident of the U.S.; high school senior, college freshman, college
    sophomore, or college junior, intending to major in chemistry,
    biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or environmental
    science and toxicology; attend an accredited college or university on a
    full-time basis; have demonstrated high achievement in chemistry or
    science; show evidence of financial need for scholarship aid according
    to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) guidelines.  
    Selection based on:  interest in the chemical sciences, demonstrated
    potential for success, financial need, overall GPA of 3.0 or better,
    leadership skills, participation in extracurricular activities and
    community service, recommendations, review of transcripts and personal
    statements.

    Applications are available on our website, www.acs.org
    November 1 - March 1 annually.

    Deadline:  March 1