Rules, Criteria, and Submission Requirements
- Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to reapply.
- Applicants shall be required to be undergraduates in chemical engineering during the 2024 academic year and be members of a minority group that is under-represented in chemical engineering, i.e., African-American, Hispanic, Native American, Alaskan Native, Pacific Islander. Applicants who will complete the chemical engineering baccalaureate degree requirements in mid-academic year (i.e., after one semester of one or two quarters), if successful, will receive prorated awards. Candidates who receive the scholarship are expected to join their college’s AIChE Student Chapter.
- Selection of winners will be based on the following criteria:
i. The applicant’s academic record, minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
ii. The applicant’s participation in AIChE student chapter, and professional or civic activities as outlined in the chapter advisor’s, department chair’s, or other faculty member’s evaluation in his/her letter of nomination.
iii. Applicant’s career objectives and plans as outlined in his/her career essay. - The applicant’s financial need as outlined in his/her EFC (Expected Family Contribution).
- Individual awards for the full academic year will be $1,000. Awards will be announced by August. Winners must submit W9 information (if applicable -US citizens) by December 31, 2024 in order to receive the scholarship.
We are also delighted to announce that, thanks to a multi-year gift by Lance Collins, the most exceptional applicant will be recognized as the 2024 Collins Scholar. This MAC Scholar will receive a $1,000 award, complimentary attendance at the AIChE Annual Student Conference, a travel stipend of up to $500, and enrollment in the AIChE Peak Leadership Program.