By Jeannette Brown
The North Jersey Section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations of African American or Native American middle school and high school students for the
Freddie and Ada Brown Award.
This Award recognizes and encourages high achieving middle- and high-school students, of African American and Native American heritage, to further develop their academic skills, with views on careers in the chemical sciences
Award Amounts: High School $200.00 Savings Bond and $100.00 gift certificate
Middle School $100.00 Saving Bond and $50.00 gift certificate
Who is Eligible: High School students who have completed a chemistry course
Middle School students enrolled in a science class
Grades: High School B Average in Chemistry, B Average overall
Middle School B Average or better in Science, B Average overall
Letter of Recommendation: Math or Science/Chemistry Teachers or Guidance Counselor
Statement: High School "Why I like Chemistry"
Middle School "Why I like Science"
Selection Criteria: Applicants must be African American (Black) or Native American (including Pacific Islander) or of mixed race.
Transcript: Official transcript required.
Financial Need: Not Required.
Applications available on the web: www.njacs.org/freddieadabrown or from your school guidance office.
Return Application To: Freddie and Ada Brown Award, NJACS Section Office, 49 Pippen Way, Morristown, NJ 07960
Due Date: Completed Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2013.
Questions: Contact Jeannette Brown [email protected] or 908-239-1515
Freddie and Ada Brown Award.
This Award recognizes and encourages high achieving middle- and high-school students, of African American and Native American heritage, to further develop their academic skills, with views on careers in the chemical sciences
Award Amounts: High School $200.00 Savings Bond and $100.00 gift certificate
Middle School $100.00 Saving Bond and $50.00 gift certificate
Who is Eligible: High School students who have completed a chemistry course
Middle School students enrolled in a science class
Grades: High School B Average in Chemistry, B Average overall
Middle School B Average or better in Science, B Average overall
Letter of Recommendation: Math or Science/Chemistry Teachers or Guidance Counselor
Statement: High School "Why I like Chemistry"
Middle School "Why I like Science"
Selection Criteria: Applicants must be African American (Black) or Native American (including Pacific Islander) or of mixed race.
Transcript: Official transcript required.
Financial Need: Not Required.
Applications available on the web: www.njacs.org/freddieadabrown or from your school guidance office.
Return Application To: Freddie and Ada Brown Award, NJACS Section Office, 49 Pippen Way, Morristown, NJ 07960
Due Date: Completed Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2013.
Questions: Contact Jeannette Brown [email protected] or 908-239-1515

