The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship aims to increase the diversity of the global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by supporting young people of color, who are often underrepresented in the STEM field. The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship is designed to support U.S.-based high school students through their post-secondary studies by providing financial assistance, extensive mentorship, networking and early career opportunities as well as access to diverse student and professional role models.
For more information about the scholarship or being a mentor or judge, please contact SLAS Program Coordinator Stephanie Salerno, Ph.D.
The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship is intended for U.S.-based students of color entering an undergraduate STEM program, specifically Black, LatinX and other racially underrepresented students interested in the STEM field (African-American, Hispanic, Native/Indigenous; Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders; Alaskan natives). Students must be of sophomore, junior or senior standing in secondary school level or higher.
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Interested students must submit a STEM-related research project idea they want to pursue. Selected applicants will be paired with a mentor (representing a funding company and/or the greater SLAS or NOBCChE communities) that will help them in developing their research project ideas into a full project proposal to fulfill the application submission requirements.
Final project proposals will be due end of April 2023. Finalists will be selected by early-May 2023. Throughout the summer, mentors will work with finalists to refine their projects and prepare for final submission at the end of July 2023. Finally, the winners will be selected and notified near the end of August 2023.
The winning students and their projects will be announced annually at the NOBCChE National Conference, typically occurring in September.
Winners will receive:
Our goal is to receive funding from both pharmaceutical/biotech and automation companies, ideally at $50,000 each, per year. SLAS and NOBCChE are always seeking additional funders at the $50,000 or higher level.
SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarships are generously funded by Pfizer and Amgen. Each company has donated $50,000, respectively, in an effort to build and strengthen the pipelines of underserved high school students into the STEM field. This will fund two scholarships in 2023.
Interested organizations should contact SLAS CEO Vicki Loise.
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering and allied fields.
NOBCChE’s mission is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers.
The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship aims to increase the diversity of the global science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by supporting young people of color, who are often underrepresented in the STEM field. The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship is designed to support U.S.-based high school students through their post-secondary studies by providing financial assistance, extensive mentorship, networking and early career opportunities as well as access to diverse student and professional role models.
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering and allied fields.
NOBCChE’s mission is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers.
The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) is an international professional society of academic, industry and government researchers as well as developers and providers of laboratory automation technology and tools. SLAS leads the pursuit of research excellence by offering tangible resources such as its international conferences and symposia, scientific publishing, and opportunities for continuing education, grants and scholarships, professional collaboration, networking and career advancement.
Please contact SLAS Program Coordinator Stephanie Salerno, Ph.D., with any questions regarding your application.
The 2023 SLAS-NOBCChE application is available via Abstract Scorecard.
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The SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarship is intended for U.S.-based students of color entering an undergraduate STEM program, specifically Black, LatinX and other racially underrepresented students interested in the STEM field (African-American, Hispanic, Native/Indigenous; Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders; Alaskan natives). Students must be of sophomore, junior, or senior standing in secondary school. Students must hold U.S. citizenship in order to receive the scholarship.
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The term STEM serves as an umbrella for a number of disciplines. An undergraduate degree program in STEM is a program where at the end of fulfilling all requirements for a specific curriculum, the student is granted either a bachelor’s of science or bachelor’s of arts degree in a STEM-related field upon graduating from a 4-year institution. Some common STEM undergraduate degree programs are biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, information technology, mathematics, and physics.
If a student applies as a sophomore or junior and does not advance to the final round, they may apply the following year if their project is new.
After the first round of review (taking place in late-April - mid-May), the 2023 SLAS-NOBCChE finalists will be notified via the abstract submission system if they have been selected as a finalist.
SLAS-NOBCChE Scholarships are generously funded by Pfizer and Amgen. Each company has donated $50,000, respectively, in an effort to build and strengthen the pipelines of underserved high school students into the STEM field. This will fund two scholarships in 2023.
Scholarships will be sent directly to the college/university the recipients attend upon verification of enrollment and degree program/status by the college/university.
The NOBCChE Annual Meeting is a yearly convening of scientists and engineers to promote, celebrate, and acknowledge the scientific contributions of diversity in STEM. Attendees recognize the history and impact of the organization while also highlighting the many achievements of its members. Some of the signature events include the Winifred Burks-Houck Luncheon, the Percy Julian Luncheon, and the NOBCChE Awards Ceremony!
This year, in particular, is a year of celebration as NOBCChE is turning 50 years old! The conference will take place September 11-15, 2023. Recipients can expect to meet and network with students and leading STEM professionals of all levels from around the country. The conference creates a venue for additional mentoring, as well as scientific exploration through programming and professional development workshops.
The SLAS International Conference and Exhibition presents scientific sessions delivered by a diverse group of scientists, academic researchers and industry professionals from around the world. The conference provides the platform to connect, collaborate and showcase your research, products and services to an eager and energized audience. SLAS-NOBCChE winners will have the opportunity to showcase their projects and be introduced to companies in their sector of interest during the SLAS International Conference.
The winners and one parent/guardian will receive complimentary registration, travel and housing to a NOBCChE Annual Meeting and an SLAS International Conference and Exhibition.
If an award recipient transfers to a different college degree program (still within STEM), the recipient is expected to notify the Scholarship Program Coordinator Stephanie Salerno, Ph.D. The recipient is also responsible for working with the university to have the scholarship transferred.
Interested in mentoring a high school student? Contact Stephanie Salerno, Ph.D., SLAS Program Coordinator.
Companies interested in funding future scholarships should contact Vicki Loise, CEO.
