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ACS High School Programs for Students

2009 USNCO Chemistry Olympiad
Chemistry competition for high school chemistry students at the advanced level.

The U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) is a multi-tiered competition designed to stimulate and promote achievement in high school chemistry. Sponsored by the American Chemical Society, the national competition highlights significant national achievement. Each year, four students are chosen to represent the United States team at the International Chemistry Olympiad competition. This year’s local UNSCO Exam, is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2009 at Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Room and time to be determined. Registration is required. Contact Linda Bennett at lbennett@naperville203.org. for more information. To learn more about the Chemistry Olympiad visit www.acs.org under Education/High School and Chemistry Olympiad links. You will also find past exams and lab practicals.

2009 ACS Scholarship Exam
$5,000 to $200 scholarships available to first-year chemistry students at the high school level.

The Chicago Section of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring the 2009 Scholarship Examination. High school students in the Chicago area who are presently enrolled in the first year of high school level chemistry are eligible. A.P. Chemistry is not considered a first year high school chemistry course. The exam will be held at North Central College, in Naperville, Illinois Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Room number to be determined. Registration is required. Contact Linda Bennett at lbennett@naperville203.org. for more information.

Project SEED
Summer Research Internship Program for Economically Disadvantaged High School Students

The ACS Project SEED summer research program opens new doors for economically disadvantaged students to experience what it’s like to be a chemist. Students entering their junior or senior year in high school are given a rare chance to work alongside scientist-mentors on research projects in industrial, academic, and federal laboratories, discovering new career paths as they approach critical turning points in their lives. With guidance from mentors, they gain confidence, a solid sense of direction, and the ability to realize their own potential. For more information visit www.acs.org/education and the project seed link under high school programs. Or contact Tracey Braun, Project SEED coordinator for the Chicago Section at tracey.braun@abbott.com.

Undergraduate Scholarships Available for Chemical Science and Chemical Technology Majors The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 academic year. This program is targeted at minority groups considered to be under-represented in the sciences- African American, American Indian and Hispanic or Latino students. Award amounts are based on financial need and can be up to $2500 per academic year for college freshmen, up to $3000 per year for college sophomores, and up to $5000 per year for college juniors and seniors. This scholarship is also available to students in two-year chemical technology programs. Graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply. The number and amount of awards are subject to available funding. We must receive applications by March 1, 2009. Students in pre-med, pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, and veterinary medicine programs are not eligible for this scholarship. For more information or to apply online, go to www.acs.org/scholars

NASA Summer internship
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/INSPIRE_Project.html


Northrop Grumman Engineering Scholars (Not yet) but it is for 10 grand!
http://www.es.northropgrumman.com/community/engscholars/index.html
Future Chemists, Chemical Engineers, Environmental Engineers or High School Chemistry Teachers

2009
Illinois Chemical Education Foundation
$2,000
High School Scholarship Application
http://www.cicil.net/Education/2009%20ICEF/HSscholAwardApp09.html The Chemical Industry Council of Illinois, through the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation (ICEF) presents a number of $2,000 scholarships each year to top high school senior science students. We welcome all applications for the ICEF
scholarships.

The ICEF’s objective is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have exemplified outstanding achievement in academics, extracurricular/employment activities and community involvement.

Please submit the following information postmarked by Friday, February 20, 2009, and received no later than Friday, February 27, 2009. • Name, address, and telephone number only on a cover page
• Official high school transcript including grade point average with scale
• Rank in high school class
• ACT/SAT/PSAT scores (Either through Official transcript or from the ACT)
• Two letters of recommendation from teachers, including one science teacher
• A one page essay on "How the study of chemistry will impact the student's future and/or chosen career"
• List of extracurricular activities, including community service, awards and accomplishments, and employment/work experience

Do not include photographs, certificates, folders, or binders with your application. The information should be put together in a complete packet and sent to:
ICEF/High School Scholarship Award Committee
1400 E. Touhy Ave.
Suite 110
Des Plaines, IL 60018All submitted materials become property of the Illinois Chemical Education Foundation Please Note: Only chosen applicants will be notified. High School Scholarship applicants must be an Illinois resident and planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution (i.e. junior college, community college, four-year undergraduate institution) located in Illinois. We encourage all eligible students to apply for this prestigious scholarship. There is no limitation on the number of students that may apply at each school.
The ICEF Scholarship Awards will be presented at our 52nd Annual Scholarship Luncheon in April 2009. Be sure to include a return address and a contact telephone number with your application! Additional information on the Scholarship Program and ICEF can be found on our website at www.cicil.net or by contacting the ICEF at 847-544-5995.