[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

May 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (all materials due by 11:30 p.m. ET)

Minimum $1,500 one-time award; actual amount may vary based on available funding; funds for tuition, books, and lab fees only.

Scholarship supporting female undergraduates in chemistry or related fields entering their junior or senior year, based on financial need and academic merit.

--- ## Description The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship, administered by the American Chemical Society, provides a one-time award to female undergraduate students majoring in chemistry or related disciplines as they begin their junior or senior years. The scholarship is intended to honor the legacy of Priscilla Carney Jones and address the financial challenges faced by women in chemistry. Awards are determined based on both financial need and academic excellence, and funds are disbursed directly to the recipient’s financial aid office for use toward tuition, books, and laboratory fees. --- ## Due Dates - **May 1, 2026:** Full application submission deadline (all materials, including advisor reference form and letter, must be received by 11:30 p.m. ET). --- ## Funding Amount - The scholarship provides a **minimum of $1,500** as a one-time award. - The final award amount may be higher, depending on available funding. - Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s financial aid office. - Award may be used for tuition, books, and lab fees only (housing, transportation, and personal fees are excluded). --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - Be a rising junior or senior female undergraduate student (cisgender, transgender women, or persons assigned female at birth). - Enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. - Major in chemistry or a chemistry-related science. - **Pre-med students intending to go to medical school are not eligible.** - Have completed research or have plans to conduct research during undergraduate years. - Hold a minimum overall GPA of 3.25. - Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. - Demonstrate evidence of financial need (unmet need is calculated as the cost of tuition, academic fees, and books minus estimated family contribution and any scholarships/grants). --- ## Application Process Applicants must submit the following materials **by the deadline**: - Online application form. - Applicant statement (up to 500 words) describing why you are a strong candidate. - Community service statement (list format). - Leadership statement (list format). - List of research presentations/publications. - Research summary (up to 250 words) detailing current or planned research and your role. - Future goals statement (up to 250 words). - Recent resume or C.V. (PDF). - Copy of the most recent award letter from your institution (itemizing all costs of attendance and financial awards). - **Advisor Reference Form:** Your academic/research advisor must submit a reference form, including a letter of recommendation, by the application deadline. [Reference form link](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/ReferenceForm/index). - Indicate estimated unmet financial need for the upcoming academic year. **All materials, including the advisor's letter, must be received by the deadline for your application to be considered.** --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is awarded only once; previous recipients are not eligible to reapply. - Award funds cannot be used for housing, transportation, or personal expenses. - The award honors diversity and is inclusive of cis and trans women, as well as individuals assigned female at birth. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Program Page (ACS)](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/priscilla-carney-jones-scholarship.html) - [Application Form](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/PCJScholarship/index) - [Advisor Reference Form](https://fs7.formsite.com/vatz5F/ReferenceForm/index) - [ACS Funding Opportunities](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) - [ACS Inclusivity Style Guide](https://www.acs.org/about/inclusion/inclusivity-style-guide/gender-and-sexuality.html#gender-neutral-language) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Funder | [American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org) | | Program Email | [wcc@acs.org](mailto:wcc@acs.org) (Women Chemists Committee) | | General Inquiries | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | Mailing Address | 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA | | Program Page | [Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/priscilla-carney-jones-scholarship.html) | ---

Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship

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