Applications are being accepted now through March 1, 2008, for the 2008-2009 American Chemical Society Scholars Program. Applicants should be African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and American Indian students who are high school seniors, or college freshmen, sophomores or juniors. They must plan to major in or already be majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering or a chemically-related science, and they must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences.

ACS established the Scholars program in 1995 to attract underrepresented minorities to the chemistry field and to build awareness of the many opportunities for a career in chemistry. In addition to financial support, the program provides mentoring and research and networking opportunities that help students acquire the skills and credentials needed for a successful career.