ACS Student Leadership Award
Award at a Glance
Purpose
The ACS Student Leadership Award provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to interact with ACS Board of Directors, Local Section and Division Leaders, and Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Awardees. Students selected will receive registration and travel expenses to the 2025 ACS Leadership Institute.
Description
Up to 15 undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership skills within their student chapter will be selected to participate in the ACS Leadership Institute. Awardees will have the opportunity to take leadership development cources, learn about resources, and make valuable connections with the ACS Board of Directors, Local Section and Division leaders, and the Younger Chemists Committee (YCC).
The award covers registration fees, transportation, lodging and meals associated with participation in the annual ACS Leadership Institute. Students who attend will have an additional opportunity to become student liaison to the Undergraduate Student Advisory Board and further their leadership experience.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Completed >1 year towards an undergraduate degree in the chemical sciences
- Graduating in Spring 2026 or later
- Current ACS undergraduate student member with a premium package
- Be a current or past officer of an active ACS Student Chapter or International Student Chapter
Application requirements
Applicants will need to provide
- Your contact info, including ACS member number, expected graduation date, and officer position held in your student chapter
- Student chapter information, including institution name, faculty advisor contact info and if they approve of the application, and for U.S.-based student chapters the ACS local section
- PDFs of your cover letter, résumé, and letter of recommendation from your faculty advisor.
- Cover letter should be no more than two pages and describe the following:
- Current major, minor (if applicable), and expected graduation date
- Future career plans and how you'll stay connected with ACS
- Past/current leadership roles, including within your ACS student chapter
- Involvement in your ACS student chapter and enthusiasm toward the field of chemistry
- Desired leadership skills and plans to use these to strengthen your student chapter
- Involvement in ACS beyond student chapter activities
- Résumé should highlight your leadership experiences.
- Letter of recommendation is preferred to be uploaded with your application, but email is an option.
- Cover letter should be no more than two pages and describe the following:
Sponsor
Sponsored by the Society Committee on Education Undergraduate Student Advisory Board
Contact Information
Please contact undergrad@acs.org with any questions.
