Women Chemists Committee Overcoming Challenges Award Grant

Women Chemists Committee Overcoming Challenges Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Chemical Society
Amount: US $250 - US $1,000
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

The Women Chemists Committee Overcoming Challenges Award recognizes an individual undergraduate who has successfully overcome hardships in her pursuit of a chemistry education. This award, presented annually by the American Chemical Society, includes a monetary prize of $250 and up to $1,000 for travel expenses to attend the ACS Fall Meeting. The awardee is honored at the WCC Luncheon and receives a plaque, celebrating her achievements and resilience.

Overview

Women Chemists Committee Overcoming Challenges Award Purpose To recognize an individual* undergraduate for her efforts in overcoming hardship to achieve success in chemistry. *This includes women (both cis and trans) and persons assigned female at birth (AFAB). For more information regarding the gender-inclusive language used in this document, please visit the ACS Inclusivity Style Guide. Description One award is offered annually. The awardee receives a monetary prize of $250 and up to $1,000 for travel expenses to attend the ACS Fall Meeting. The awardee is presented with a plaque and recognized at the WCC Luncheon at the fall meeting. ACS Fall 2025 August 17 - 21 Washington, DC

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be an individual* undergraduate currently enrolled in a two-year chemistry-related program or pursuing a major or minor in a four-year chemistry program at a school that does not grant doctorates in chemistry. Applicant must have completed one semester of college-level chemistry. Applicant must demonstrate that she has overcome hardships (economic, personal, or academic) in pursuit of her education. Applicants are reviewed on: Improvement Initiative Successes Grades from the previous two semesters (not cumulative grade point average)