Rubber Division Offers Scholarships and Training Opportunities

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The Rubber Division of the American Chemical Society is offering several scholarship and training opportunities for students and industry professionals. This includes two $5,000 undergraduate scholarships, a $5,000 Russell Mazzeo Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, and a $1,250 Rubber Technology Training Award for current rubber industry employees.

Why it matters

These programs aim to support the next generation of talent in the rubber and polymer science fields, providing financial assistance for education as well as professional development opportunities for those already working in the industry.

The details

The undergraduate scholarships are open to students entering their junior or senior year, with a major in chemistry, physics, chemical or mechanical engineering, polymer science, or another technical discipline relevant to the rubber industry. The Rubber Technology Training Award provides funding for industry employees to attend events at the Rubber Division's spring or fall meetings, including seminars, workshops, technical presentations, and networking opportunities.

• The application deadline for all of these opportunities is March 1, 2026.

What’s next

Interested students and industry professionals should visit the Rubber Division's website at https://www.rubber.org/ to learn more about the application process and requirements for these opportunities.