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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.

Opening Doors to Scientific Achievement


ARCS Foundation embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values critical to scientific excellence and innovation. We believe these core values are crucial to creating a welcoming environment within our organization. We open doors to talented individuals who bring different perspectives to scientific research. ARCS Foundation celebrates and supports the efforts of our partner institutions as they eliminate barriers to academic and scientific achievement.

 


 

 

Featured News

 

Ellen Stofan, ARCS Member
ARCS Member Expands Her Science Universe
Ellen Stofan is the Under Secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian. She also oversees the Natural History Museum and National Zoo.
ARCS Alumna Carly Jordan
Students Conduct Virtual Lab Research Using Digitized Collections
Dr. Carly Jordan helps students continue virtual lab work using Digitized Natural History Collections.
Ann Russell Miller / Sister Mary Joseph
The Life and Legacy of Ann Russell Miller / Sister Mary Joseph
One woman with two different lives leaves a legacy for ARCS, STEM students, and an order of nuns.
ARCS National President Caron Ogg
A Natural Born Leader
Incoming ARCS National President Caron Ogg learned her work ethic from her father, a physician who worked 364 days a year, except Christmas.
ARCS Alumnus Dr. Sanjay Srivatsan
UPDATE: ARCS Scholar COVID-19 Panelists—Where are They Now?
More than a year later—Are their inventions still in the fight against the deadly virus?

 

In the News

 

2021 ARCS Lights

ARCS® Lights "Illuminate" the Way for Scientific Advancement

Posted on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LaGrange, Georgia (June 9, 2021) — ARCS® Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of 14 volunteers to receive the ARCS Light Award for their work in promoting science, engineering, and medical research.

The ARCS Light Award is the highest honor for volunteer work within the foundation and represents chapters’... Read more

Christine Burton, ARCS Foundation

ARCS® Foundation Receives $50,000 Grant from Burton Family Foundation

Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

LAGRANGE, Georgia, May 11, 2021—Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation recently received a $50,000 Capacity Building Grant from the Burton Family Foundation to support operating costs, allowing the organization to continue its 63-year legacy of support for US scientific advancement and competitiveness. 

This recent award is a continuation... Read more

Christy Burton 2021 ARCS Light Phoenix

Christy Burton 2021 ARCS Light for Phoenix Chapter

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2021

This year we are proud and honored to congratulate Christy Burton as the 2021 Phoenix Chapter ARCS Light. The ARCS Light is a distinctive honor that is awarded annually to a member who has given the highest quality of long-term service to the chapter.

Christy Burton has been a member... Read more