ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Award at a Glance

TypeAward
Recipient Industry, K-12 Teacher, Faculty, Chemistry Professional
Category National Awards
Amount$5,000 + Expenses for Winner and $10,000 for Winner's Chosen Institution
DeadlineNovember 1, 2024

Purpose

To recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating students, underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering.

Description

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. A grant of $10,000 will be made to an academic institution, designated by the recipient, to strengthen its activities in meeting the objectives of the award. Up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility

Nominees for the award may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility. The award is intended to recognize significant accomplishments in the United States by individuals in stimulating students, especially those currently underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering and in generating a broader appreciation of chemistry as the central science. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background.

Deadline

November 1 (Annual Review)

How to Apply

The nomination period is open from July 1 to November 1 annually. Learn more about submitting a nomination for the ACS National Awards.

Sponsor

Sponsored by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.

History

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. established the award in 1993.


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ACS National Awards Program
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW | Washington, DC 20036
Email: awards@acs.org

2024 Encouraging Disadvantaged Students Award Recipient Scott T. Wills
2024 Recipient Scott T. Wills (Center) is Presented with His Award by Mary K. Carroll, ACS President (Left), and Sponsor Representative H. Scott Walter (Right)
Photo by EPNAC.com

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