ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences
The ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences honors individuals and funds academic activities that encourage chemical sciences careers.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026 (2028 award nominations)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 to recipient; $10,000 grant to chosen academic institution; up to $1,500 travel reimbursement
Summary: Recognizes individuals who encourage underrepresented students to pursue chemical sciences and engineering careers and supports related work at a chosen academic institution.
Key Information: The accomplishments recognized must have taken place in the United States.
Description
The American Chemical Society (ACS) administers this national award, sponsored by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. It recognizes individuals whose accomplishments have encouraged students—especially those underrepresented in the profession—to pursue careers in the chemical sciences and engineering. The award also recognizes work that builds broader appreciation of chemistry as the central science.
Alongside the individual award, a grant goes to an academic institution designated by the recipient to strengthen activities serving those objectives. The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation established the award in 1993.
