Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship
The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship supports female undergraduates in chemistry or related fields with a merit- and need-based award to advance their scientific studies and research.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application due, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $1,500 one-time award; sent directly to the recipient’s financial aid office for tuition, books, and lab fees.
Summary: Supports female undergraduates in chemistry or related fields with a one-time award for educational expenses based on merit and financial need.
Key Information: Not open to pre-med students intending to go to medical school.
Description
This scholarship honors Priscilla Carney Jones’s legacy by supporting female undergraduate students majoring in chemistry or related disciplines as they enter their junior or senior year. The award is intended to help cover tuition, books, and lab fees, and is based on both academic merit and demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is a one-time award, with a minimum value of $1,500, and is paid directly to the recipient’s institution. It is administered by the American Chemical Society (ACS), specifically through the Women Chemists Committee.
