ACS Scholars Program Grant

The ACS Scholars Program provides renewable scholarships of up to $5,000 for undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups pursuing chemistry-related degrees. Eligible candidates include African American, Hispanic, or American Indian students who are U.S. citizens or legal residents, and who demonstrate academic achievement in chemistry or science. This program aims to support and encourage diversity in the chemical sciences, helping students to achieve their educational and career goals.

ACS offers funding to advance the chemical sciences through research, education and community projects. Our awards programs support excellence in chemistry and celebrate your achievements.
Purpose
To award 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.
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000 are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply.
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields.

Eligibility

To be considered for a scholarship through the ACS Scholars Program, candidates must:Be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent U.S. resident
Be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or American Indian (please see below for more details)
Be a graduating high school senior or college freshman, sophomore or junior. Seniors can apply for their fifth year.
Intend to major or already major in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, or another chemistry-related science AND plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science as well (please see below for more details)
Be a full-time student at a high school or accredited college, university, or community college
Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science (Grade Point Average 3.0 or higher)

Ineligibility

Please note that students intending to enter Pre-Med programs or pursuing a degree in Pharmacy are not eligible for this scholarship.