Research costs during an undergraduate degree can add to tuition, books, and lab fees. The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship, administered by the American Chemical Society, supports women undergraduates about to begin their junior or senior year in chemistry or a related discipline. It is a one-time award of at least $1,500, subject to available funds, and is sent directly to the financial-aid office for tuition, books, and lab fees.
Applicants must study full time at an accredited college, be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA, demonstrate financial need, and have completed or plan to conduct undergraduate research. The official listing excludes pre-med students who intend to attend medical school. The award cannot pay housing, transportation, or personal expenses, so students should compare the remaining bill with other aid rather than treating it as unrestricted cash.
The published 2027 deadline is May 1, and all materials must arrive by that date. The application includes a statement about the candidate’s qualifications, a description of community service and responsibilities, academic records, and other materials requested by the form. ACS directs applicants to check the full requirements in its portal before starting; the page lists a Women Chemists Committee contact. Because the award is credited through the college’s financial-aid office, ask how it coordinates with scholarships already paying tuition or lab charges.
Before applying, confirm that the school and program fit your situation and that the application window is current. Gather transcripts, FAFSA information, essays, and references; keep a copy and submission receipt. Track the application deadline separately from supporting-document dates. After submitting, monitor the portal and email until the file is marked complete. Ask the financial-aid office how the award coordinates with FAFSA and other scholarships, and do not budget funds that have not been awarded.
When comparing options, confirm whether the benefit is a scholarship, grant, tuition waiver, or loan: they are not all repaid or applied to the same charges. Request a written estimate of the balance after FAFSA and other awards, check renewal terms, and do not sign a loan thinking it is a scholarship.
Read the program profile and the federal FAFSA guide; confirm with the administrator how the aid coordinates.
Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship — American Chemical Society.
ACS Women Chemists Committee — American Chemical Society.
ACS Funding and Awards — American Chemical Society.
Guide checked against official sources on October 13, 2026. Each program has its own funding, eligibility, and calendar; confirm the current terms before applying. An advertised award does not guarantee selection.
Confirm eligibility, current terms, and application steps with the official source before relying on aid for college costs.
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Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship — American Chemical Society
Research costs during an undergraduate degree can add to tuition, books, and lab fees. The Priscilla Carney Jones Scholarship, administered by the American Chemical Society, supports women undergraduates about to begin their junior or senior year in chemistry or a related discipline. It is a one-time award of at least $1,500, subject to available funds, and is sent directly to the financial-aid office for tuition, books, and lab fees.
College scholarship and financial-aid program
Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education
The agency sets rates, eligibility, and caps; the college certifies need, cost, and the individual amount within those limits.
Public student-aid administering office
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