Our Mission
ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) Foundation advances science and technology in the United States by providing financial awards to academically outstanding students who are US citizens studying to complete degrees in science, engineering, math, technology, and medical research.
"Scientific innovation has always been a prime driver of American productivity, and our mission to equip STEM scholars with the skills necessary to pursue basic research will lead to new innovations and helps increase the standing of the US in the global economy."
–Jill Bray, ARCS Foundation National President
Award Impact
ARCS Awards are unrestricted grants that ARCS Scholars can use in any way that advances their academic progress and/or research program. More than 9 out of 10 Scholar Alumni say their ARCS Award had a significant impact by helping them—
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Your gift to ARCS National is important
Your donation will help support the ARCS mission. ARCS National works daily to support its chapters. From fundraising to communications support, ARCS serves to spark growth at local chapters that will ignite US scientific competitiveness nationwide. Your generosity will help ensure that ARCS Foundation continues to fund our country's future science leaders for years to come. Together, we can create a legacy for the future of our nation. Join us today!
Our 2025 #GivingTuesday goal is $125,000 for ARCS National Endowment/Operations. ARCS National works to empower local chapters through training, fundraising, and communication support. Your gift today will help us ignite chapter growth and cultivate US scientific competitiveness nationwide.
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