ACS Student Leadership Award Grant

The ACS Student Leadership Award offers undergraduate students a unique chance to engage with leaders from the ACS Board of Directors, Local Sections, and the Younger Chemists Committee. Selected students will receive funding for registration and travel to the ACS Leadership Institute, where they can enhance their leadership skills, network with professionals, and explore valuable resources. This award supports up to 15 students who have demonstrated leadership potential within their chapters.

Purpose
The ACS Student Leadership Award provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to interact with ACS Board of Directors, Local Section and Division Leaders, and Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Awardees. Students selected will receive registration and travel expenses to the  ACS Leadership Institute.
Description
Up to 15 undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership skills within their student chapter will be selected to participate in the ACS Leadership Institute. Awardees will have the opportunity to take leadership development cources, learn about resources, and make valuable connections with the ACS Board of Directors, Local Section and Division leaders, and the Younger Chemists Committee (YCC).
The award covers registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals associated with participation in the annual ACS Leadership Institute. Students who attend will have an additional opportunity to become student liaison to the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board and further their leadership experience.

Eligibility

Applicants must:Completed >1 year towards an undergraduate degree in the chemical sciences.Graduating in Spring 2026 or later.Current ACS undergraduate student member with a premium package.
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