Trenton section of the American Chemical Society Awards and Scholarship Program Overview

     The American Chemical Society (ACS) believes that chemistry drives scientific discovery and innovation. ACS seeks to harness the power of chemistry to provide solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. This includes investment in education, training, entrepreneurship, research, advocacy, outreach, and innovation. 

     It is in this spirit that the Trenton section of the ACS (TrACS) awards scholarships and grants to outstanding local high school, community college, and four-year college students (The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and Rider University) studying in the Trenton section. We seek to promote equitable access to science, education, resources, and career pathways. We create environments where people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. 

     Each year, we award the Roeser Memorial Scholarship to a local high school senior from the Trenton section. This grant is for students who wish to major in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related subjects, as defined in our Application form. The recipient is chosen by a group of  members of the Executive Board of TrACS

     We provide awards to graduating students and scholarships to ‘rising’ sophomores at Mercer County and Raritan Valley Community College. We also support summer research students at TCNJ and Rider. These awards are made in consultation with the faculty at the respective institutions

TJCaggiano (02/26)

Roeser Scholarship Information: Infographic Roeser 2026