Funding & Awards

Project SEED Scholarships

Scholarship at a Glance

TypeScholarship
Recipient Student
Category Diversity
AmountUp to $5,000 per academic year
Contactprojectseed@acs.org
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Purpose

The scholarships are intended to assist former SEED participants as they transition from high school to college.

Learn more about SEED Scholarships  

Description

There are several Project SEED scholarships available, including renewable and nonrenewable awards. Selection is based on achievement in school, success in the Project SEED program, financial need, and intended chemical-related field of scientific study.

One-Year, Non-renewable Scholarships

  • These award up to $5,000 for your freshman year in college. Each year, approximately 30 awardees are selected.

Renewable Scholarship - Joseph D. Loconti

  • This awards between $2,500 and $5,000 for four years in college. One awardee is selected each year from the pool of one-year, non-renewable scholarship applicants. No additional paperwork or applications necessary to apply.

Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemicals:

  • This awards 2-5 sophomores that were previously selected as a one-year scholarship recipient.  Students can apply during the second half of their freshman year for $5,000 per academic year for 3 additional years. Eligible students will be contacted directly with information to apply.

Eligibility

Eligibility Information is on the Project Seed Scholarships page.

Deadline

January 31, 2022

How to Apply

Detailed information is available on the Project Seed Scholarships page.

Contact Information

ACS Project SEED Program
Email: projectseed@acs.org
Phone: 1-800-227-5558 (ext. 4380)

Related Opportunities

  • ACS Scholars Renewable scholarships for undergraduates from historically underrepresented groups majoring in chemistry-related disciplines and pursuing chemistry-related careers.

  • Project SEED Fellowship Supporting high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to learn about chemistry careers and receive mentoring in a paid summer internship program.

  • Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship Providing scholarships for female undergraduate majors in chemistry or related disciplines who are beginning their junior or senior years of study.