2024 MAC Scholarship for College Students

Note: You can only submit an application once using this form and you cannot edit your submission after completing it. Please have all materials prepared before submitting.

Deadline: June 15, 2024

Rules, Criteria, and Submission Requirements

  1. Previous recipients of this scholarship are eligible to reapply.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. The applicant’s financial need as outlined in his/her EFC (Expected Family Contribution).
  5. 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.


A complete application for the 2024 AIChE Minority Scholarship Award will contain a copy of each of the following items (each letter should contain an original signature to be scanned and uploaded). All applications are submitted online:

  1. A completed application form submitted online.
  2. A career essay not to exceed 300 words outlining immediate plans after graduation, areas of chemical engineering interest, and long-range career objectives
  3. A résumé
  4. Unofficial copy of student transcript
  5. An EFC (Expected Family Contribution) provided in the electronic Student Aid Report(SAR) on FAFSA (The Free Application for Federal Student Aid) (Optional: A letter from the parent/guardian verifying financial need can also be included with the EFC in the SAR Report of FAFSA. Please include a list of financial resources for educational support.) If not a US Citizen, please supply something similar that is required for your university.
  6. A letter of recommendation from the AIChE student chapter advisor, department chair, or chemical engineering faculty member containing, but not limited to, the following:
    • Verification of nominee’s GPA and projected completion date.
    • An evaluation of the student’s academic performance and participation in AIChE and other professional or civic activities.
    • Confirmation of minority group of student.
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