Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship

About ACS

Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

Purpose

To provide scholarships for female\* undergraduate majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or senior years of study.

\*This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB).

Description

The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship was established by Paul R. Jones, in memory of his wife, to provide scholarships for female undergraduate majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or senior years of study. Priscilla Carney Jones wished to have this scholarship established because of the difficulties she faced as a female chemist early in her career.

The scholarship is a one-time award on the basis of both need and scholarship. The award amount is subject to available funding, but will be a minimum of $1,500.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• To be considered a candidate, students must meet the following criteria:
  • Rising junior or senior female undergraduate student
  • Enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university
  • Major in chemistry or chemistry-related science
  • Completed research or plan to conduct research during undergraduate years
  • Minimum overall GPA of 3.25
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • Able to demonstrate evidence of financial need
• The award is sent directly to the recipient’s financial aid office and may be used for tuition, books, and lab fees.

Ineligibility

• On-and-off campus housing, transportation, and other personal fees (e.g., sorority dues) may not be paid from this award.
• Students in pre-med programs who intend to go to medical school are not eligible for this scholarship.