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About ARCS  "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - Carl Sagan
About Achievement Rewards for College Scientists
The ARCS Foundation was established half a century ago with a unique vision of what America needs to remain technologically strong and internationally competitive. In the global economy of the 21st century, the United States will continue to be successful by developing our intellectual resources. The ARCS Foundation invests in the future of America by providing awards to academically talented graduate students in natural science, medicine, and engineering.
• The 1,600 visionary women volunteers who comprise ARCS
raise funds to support scholars in scientific research. • The ARCS Foundation was incorporated in 1958 and, since
that time, has awarded over $70 million to 12,000 scholars. • There are 17 ARCS chapters nationwide, supporting almost
50 universities. • ARCS Scholars are all US citizens with outstanding
scholastic records (3.5 GPA required) and proven abilities, receiving multiple offers to study at the best universities in the country. This very competitive and coveted award will often make a difference for students when they are deciding which university to attend. • The ARCS Foundation, Inc. was awarded the James
L. Fisher Award for Distinguished Service to Education by the Council for Advancement and Support in Education (CASE) in 2009. The ARCS Foundation is one of the largest contributors to basic science education of any private membership organization in the United States.
 "I'd like to thank each of you once again for my ARCS scholar award. The opportunities that you are providing for me and my fellow scholars mean a great deal. The removal of just one extra worry with your generous gift, as well as the warm and enthusiastic support of the ARCS members, make an even greater difference during this second year of studying and research. You all have a huge impact on my life as I continue to work towards my Ph.D."
Eric Patterson
Mechanical Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, OSU |