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  • ARCS Scholar

    ARCS® Foundation advances science

    by providing financial awards to academically outstanding U.S. citizens

  • ARCS Scholars work

    to complete degrees in science, engineering and medical research

  • ARCS Brilliant college scholars

    study at top ranked university STEM programs

  • ARCS is ensuring a bright future

    for science in America

Building US Competitiveness

ARCS® Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization started and run entirely by women who boost American leadership and aid advancement in science and technology.  To address the country's need for new scientists and engineers, we provide unrestricted funding to help the country's brightest graduate and undergraduate students create new knowledge and innovative technologies.

  • We sponsor talented, motivated American students at top US research universities.
  • Nine out of 10 ARCS Scholars after they graduate work in their sponsored fields - creating knowledge, developing technologies, launching start-up companies, inspiring youth.
  • Our 15 chapters build industry partnerships to support research important to their own communities.


Fred Streitz ARCS Foundation
ARCS Alum Advises US School Pandemic Challenges
How and when US public schools open may depend on the research of Scholar Alum Fred Streitz.
Cecile Springer Photo ARCS Foundation
Member Honored Lifetime Achievement Award
Cecile Springer was presented with the Special Lifetime Achievement Award from the AFP Western Pennsylvania Chapter.
Daniel Swain ARCS Foundation
The “Voice” of Climate Science Research
Scholar Alum Daniel Swain is using his research to determine when the western US will experience a “mega-drought.”
ARCS Foundation Member Dr. Rhea Coler
ARCS Member Works to Develop COVID-19 Vaccine
ARCS member and infectious disease expert Dr. Rhea Coler has joined in the global effort to find a vaccine for COVID-19.
AISS Students ARCS Foundation
ARCS Scholars Inspire High School Students
High school students amplified their passion for STEM studies after virtually attending the ARCS Scholar COVID-19 Panel.

ARCS Light Awards Honor 15 for Their Efforts in Support of Scientific Research

Posted on Thursday, July 2, 2020

Highest honor for volunteer work given annually to a member from each ARCS Foundation chapter

LaGrange, Georgia (July 2, 2020) — ARCS® Foundation is pleased to announce that it is honoring 15 ARCS volunteers for their work in promoting science, engineering, and medical research. The annual ARCS Light Award is... Read more