Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship
The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship supports female undergraduates in chemistry or related fields, emphasizing research involvement and academic merit as they enter their junior or senior year.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One-time award of at least $1,500; funds sent to recipient’s financial aid office for tuition, books, and lab fees only.
Summary: Supports female undergraduates majoring in chemistry or related disciplines entering their junior or senior year, based on financial need and academic merit.
Key Information: Not available to pre-med students intending to attend medical school.
Description
The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship is designed to support female undergraduate students majoring in chemistry or closely related fields as they begin their junior or senior years. This scholarship, established in memory of Priscilla Carney Jones, aims to alleviate financial barriers for women in chemistry by providing a one-time award based on both financial need and academic achievement. The funds are distributed directly to the recipient’s educational institution and may only be used for tuition, books, and laboratory fees.
