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Chicago ACS High School Scholarships
The Chicago Section offers several scholarships to high school students in support of their college education. Every year in May, the High School Education Committee administers an exam to students nominated by their teachers, and scholarships are awarded based on their ranking in the results:
- $5000 for First place
- $3000 for Second place
- $2500 for Third place
- $1500 for Fourth place
- $1250 for Fifth place
In addition, we give scholarships for special purposes:
- The Marie Ann Lishka Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the female student who scores the highest: $2000
- The Marshall S. Smoler Award is given to the top-scoring student from Chicago Public Schools: $200
- The Bernard E. Schaar Award, is given to the highest-scoring student from the City of Chicago: $500
2018 WINNERS:
https://chicagoacs.org/announcements.php?id=104
2019 SIXTY-THIRD ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP EXAMINATION IN CHEMISTRY
SPONSOR:
Chicago Section, American Chemical Society: High School Education Committee
HELD AT:
LOCATION AND DATE TBD - usually in May
AWARDS:
• Funds are contributed by the chemical industry and by individuals.
• Teachers of a prize-winning student(s) will receive $100.
• For further details, see the nomination document below.
NOMATIONS:
• Nomination forms and transcripts are due two weeks before the exam.
High School Scholarship Materials
H.S. Scholarship Practice Exam 2008 - Multiple Choice
This is the multiple choice exam used on May 24, 2008, in the Chicago area high school chemistry scholarship competition.
H.S. Scholarship Practice Exam 2008 - Problem Solving
This is the extended-response problem solving part of the May 24, 2008, Chicagoland high school chemistry scholarship exam.
H.S. Scholarship Practice Exam 2008 - Multiple Choice
This is the multiple choice exam used on May 24, 2008, in the Chicago area high school chemistry scholarship competition.H.S. Scholarship Practice Exam 2008 - Problem Solving
This is the extended-response problem solving part of the May 24, 2008, Chicagoland high school chemistry scholarship exam.Chicago ACS Project SEED College Scholarships
Starting in 2017-18, the CHICAGO ACS is providing THREE scholarships for graduates of the Project SEED program. Given to college-bound high school students who have participated in chemistry research under the Project SEED program, we provide three levels of scholarships:
$6,000 ($1,500 per year)
$4,000 ($1,000 per year)
See this page for further details:
http://chicagoacs.org/Project_SEED_Scholarship
NATIONAL PROJECT SEED SCHOLARSHIPS:
Want to get TWO SCHOLARSHIPS? National ACS also offers a Project SEED Scholarship! Check out this site from National to get EVEN MORE support from ACS!
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/scholarships/projectseed.html
Scholarships and Awards from ACS - National
The American Chemical Society offers a variety of scholarship and award opportunities to its members, including opportunities specifically for students & younger chemists, educators, and researchers & professionals. Through these opportunities, the ACS is able to recognize some of the exceptional individuals within the chemical profession who are making a difference.
In addition, the ACS periodically offers special programs or provides funding for outside programs that support the mission of the ACS. See the links below for more information.
If you need any help with applying for an award, please contact chicagoacs@ameritech.net. We can provide you with letterhead templates and suggestions. For branding guidelines click here.
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