The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program
This program awards scholarships to minority students who are pursuing a degree in the field of chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering, and students seeking a two-year degree in chemical technology. For a full description of the program, and eligibility requirements, visit their web site:
http://www.acs.org/pafgen/minority/acs2.htm
AMS Industry Graduate Fellowships
First year graduate students are eligible to apply for these scholarships, upon enrollment in atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences graduate programs. Eligible degree fields include: atmospheric sciences, oceanography, hydrology, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, mathematics, and physics. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, in the first year of graduate school, pursuing a full-time course of study in the atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic sciences. Selection is based on academic performance and meteorology or related career goals.
The stipend is $15,000 per academic year, with eight awarded annually. Applications are due by February 16th of each year.
For more information, contact:
American Meteorological Society
Attn: Fellowship/Scholarship
Coordinator
45 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3693
(617) 227-2426, ext. 235
http://www.ametsoc.org
AACC Undergraduate Scholarship Program
This scholarship program provides funding for students preparing for a career in cereal chemistry and technology. Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative and major GPA, and have completed at least one term at the college or university level. They must also demonstrate an interest in and intent to pursue a career in cereal chemistry and technology or in a related area, including oilseeds, in industry, academia, or government. Recipients must be pursuing an approved course of study leading to a degree from an institution that conducts fundamental investigations for the advancement of cereal science and technology.
The one-year renewable scholarships are $1,000 or $1,500; funds are paid directly to recipients upon verification of registration. AACC grants four $1,500 awards and eleven $1,000 awards each year. Applications are due before April 1st of each year.
For more information, contact:
American Association of Cereal Chemists
Attn: Executive Vice President
3340 Pilot Knob Road
St. Paul, MN 55121-2097
(612) 454-7250
http://www.aaccnet.org
NTA Scholarship Awards for High School Seniors Majoring in the Sciences
This scholarship program is open to all minority high school students interested in studying science or technology at the university level. The scholarship award takes into consideration academic performance, letters of recommendation, application preparation, and the student's statement of career goals.
Three scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded annually. The application deadline is in March of each year.
For more information on either program, contact:
National Technical Association
P.O. Box 7045
Washington, DC 20032-7045
(215 )549-5743
http://www.ntaonline.org
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