Funder: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Annual nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 and a certificate for the recipient; $10,000 grant to a recipient-designated eligible nonprofit institution
Summary: Recognizes individuals who encourage students underrepresented in the profession to pursue chemical sciences and engineering careers.
Key Information: Nominees may come from academia, industry, government, or other independent facilities.
Description
Established in 1993 by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, this award recognizes significant accomplishments by individuals in encouraging students underrepresented in the profession to choose careers in the chemical sciences and engineering. It focuses on contributions that stimulate students to enter these fields.
The Foundation funds the program, while the American Chemical Society (ACS) administers it and selects the recipient. Alongside individual recognition, the award provides a grant to an eligible nonprofit institution designated by the recipient. This institutional support is intended to strengthen activities that advance the award’s objectives, extending its reach beyond recognition of an individual’s achievements.
