Deadline extended for Scholarships and Technical Training from the Rubber Division
Akron, OH – The Rubber Division, ACS announced that the Technical Training and Scholarship Opportunities deadline has been extended to April 1, 2026.
The Division offers a Rubber Technology Training Award for an individual already in the rubber industry seeking additional education and opportunities for advancement. With three $5,000 undergraduate scholarships available for students who wish to pursue a degree in rubber technology, polymer science or the chemical profession.
See below for opportunities available and forward this on to anyone you think could benefit from them.
Undergraduate Scholarships – Rubber Division, ACS offers two $5,000 Undergraduate Scholarships to students entering their junior or senior year for the fall-spring academic year. In addition, the former Connecticut Rubber Group offers a $5,000 Russell Mazzeo Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship.
Applicants for these scholarships may have a major area study in chemistry, physics, chemical or mechanical engineering, polymer science or any other technical discipline relevant to the rubber industry. Each winner receives up to $5,000 to put towards educational expenses.
Apply For An Undergraduate Scholarship
Rubber Technology Training Award – The Rubber Technology Training Award provides a $1,250 stipend to rubber industry employees to allow them to attend the events at a spring or fall Rubber Division, ACS meeting in the year they are selected. Events include seminars/workshops, technical presentations, banquets, networking opportunities and expositions. A nomination letter from a Rubber Group or supervisor is required for this award.