Project SEED Scholarships: Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemical Grant

Project SEED Scholarships: Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemical Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2025

Summary

The Project SEED Scholarships, offered by the American Chemical Society, provide renewable funding of $5,000 annually for up to three years to former participants transitioning from high school to college. This scholarship is aimed at sophomores who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to chemistry or STEM fields. Eligible students must have previously received a one-year scholarship and are required to maintain a strong academic record and clear educational goals.

Overview

About ACS The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1876 and chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is committed to improving all lives through the transforming power of chemistry. Our mission is to advance scientific knowledge, empower a global community, and champion scientific integrity. Our vision is a world built on science. Project SEED Scholarships Purpose The scholarships are intended to assist former SEED participants as they transition from high school to college. Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemicals: This awards 2-5 sophomores that were previously selected as a one-year scholarship recipient. Students can apply during the second half of their freshman year for $5,000 per academic year for 3 additional years. Selection Criteria The selection committee will review all application materials and select students based on the following: Academic achievementA strong and clear ability to share your Project SEED experience and future education and career goals Strong letters of recommendation that confirm your interest in chemistry, and your strength as a potential future scientistA chemistry-related major (preferred) or a STEM-related major.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for a Project SEED college scholarship, you:Must be a Project SEED alum(participated for at least one full summer in the Project SEED program)Must currently be a sophomoreMust plan to enroll full-time into an accredited college or university for the start of the next academic school yearMust plan to major in a chemical-related science OR another STEM field.Eligible chemical-related science majors include:ChemistryBiochemistryChemical EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringForensic ChemistryMaterials SciencePharmaceutical Chemistryand more.Eligible STEM majors include (but are not limited to):BiologyPhysicsMathematicsPre-Med programsCivil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer scienceand more.Eligible students will be contacted directly with information to apply.