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American Chemical Society Scholars Program

     American Chemical Society Scholars Program
    1155 Sixteenth Street, N.W.
    Washington, DC  20036
    Phone:   800-227-5558, Ext. 6250 or 1-800-333-9511
    Email:   scholars@acs.org
    Website: www.acs.org/scholars

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    Over one hundred scholarships of up to $5,000 per year for under-
    represented minority students planning to pursue undergraduate
    college degrees in the chemical sciences, including 2-year chemical
    technology programs.  Applicants must meet the following requirements:
    be in a minority group; be citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.;
    high school senior, college freshman, sophomore or junior majoring in 
    chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, 
    environmental science, toxicology, forensic chemistry or other
    disciplines centered on chemical science; attend an accredited college
    or university full-time; demonstrate high achievement in chemistry or 
    science; and show evidence of financial need for scholarship aid 
    according to FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) 
    guidelines.  

    Selection based on: interest in the chemical sciences, demonstrated 
    potential for success, overall GPA of 3.0 or better, leadership skills, 
    participation in community service and extracurricular activities and, 
    recommendations, review of transcripts and personal statements.

    Applications are available on our website, www.acs.org/scholars

    Application Opens: Dec 1
    Deadline:  March 1
    Results Announced: May 15
    Scholarship Checks Sent: August 15