AIChE Minority Scholarship

Sponsor(s): Minority Affairs Committee

Description:
See the application form for complete selection and application information -- 1. Applicants must be AIChE national student members at the time of application, undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2008-2009 academic year, and
members of a minority group (i.e. African- American, Hispanic, Native American, or
Alaskan Native) that is underrepresented in chemical engineering. Students may apply who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-year (i.e., after one semester, or one or two quarters), but such applicants, if successful, will receive prorated awards. 2. The selection of recipients will be based on the applicant's academic record, participation in AIChE student and professional activities, career objectives, and financial need.

Deadline:

May 15, 2010. Application form (MS Word format), or contact the Awards Administrator at

awards@aiche.org or 646-495-1333.

Award:

A one-time award of $1,000 per student. Approximately 10 scholarships are presented annually.

Presentation:
Scholarship funds are sent to the university bursar in the fall of each year.