There are several Project SEED scholarships available, including renewable and nonrenewable awards. Selection is based on achievement in school, success in the Project SEED program, financial need, and intended chemical-related field of scientific study. The scholarships are intended to assist former SEED participants as they transition from high school to college.
- One-Year, Non-renewable Scholarships: These award up to $5,000 for your freshman year in college. Each year, approximately 30 awardees are selected.
- Renewable Scholarship - Joseph D. Loconti: This awards $5,000 for four years in college. One awardee is selected each year from the pool of one-year, non-renewable scholarship applicants. No additional paperwork or applications necessary to apply.
- 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. Eligible students will be contacted directly with information to apply.
- Renewable Scholarship - Alfred R Bader: This award provides $5,000 scholarships to 20 economically disadvantaged students entering college to study chemistry or chemistry-related disciplines, and continue support with second-year scholarships for all Bader Scholars.
Eligibility Criteria
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 high school senior OR a college freshman
- Must plan to enroll full-time into an accredited college or university for the start of the next academic school year
- Must plan to major in a chemical-related science
- Eligible chemical-related science majors include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Forensic Chemistry, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and more.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will review all application materials and select students based on the following:
- Academic achievement
- A 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 scientist
- A chemistry-related major
How to Apply
Eligible students should submit the following by December 30, 2025:
- Scholarship Application on Foundant website
- Unofficial High School Transcript
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Project SEED Recommendation: This letter must come from someone that worked closely with you during your time at Project SEED. It should be one of the following:
- A Project SEED mentor, coordinator, or another individual such as a technician or graduate student that you worked closely with in the lab
- This letter of recommendation should include a description of the progress made on the research project, the applicant’s attitude toward research (for in-person research programs), your aptitude and enthusiasm toward chemistry, and your potential as a future scientist/professional in a chemical-related field.
- High School Teacher Recommendation. The high school teacher recommendation would ideally come from a STEM teacher (math or science). The letter should include a description of your enthusiasm and commitment toward a chemistry-related career, as well as your academic success. If you are a college freshman, your recommendation could also come from a professor if applicable.
- Your letter writers should submit their letter by or before December 30, 2025
- Project SEED Recommendation: This letter must come from someone that worked closely with you during your time at Project SEED. It should be one of the following:
Email
seedscholarships@acs.org
