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  • ARCS is ensuring a bright future

    for science in America

  • ARCS Scholars work

    to complete degrees in science, engineering and medical research

  • ARCS Scholar

    ARCS® Foundation advances science

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

  • ARCS Brilliant college scholars

    study at top ranked university STEM programs

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

 

Anthony Hung
Scholar’s Research May Offer New Options for Osteoarthritis Patients
ARCS Scholar Anthony Hung is researching osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease.
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.
Dr. Jeffrey Drazen
ARCS Alumnus Preventing Potential Deep-Sea Mining Crisis
ARCS Alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Drazen is using research to expand on how mining affects deep water ocean ecosystems.
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.
Jane and Joe Gray
Couple Aims to Outsmart Breast Cancer
ARCS Member Jane Gray and her husband, Dr. Joe Gray find new treatments through a unique program at Oregon Health & Science University.

 

In the News

 

ARCS Oregon Chapter Member Caron Ogg

A Natural Born Leader

Posted on Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Incoming ARCS National President Caron Ogg learned her work ethic and attention to detail from her father, a physician who worked every day of the year except for Christmas.  Her mother’s work schedule was the same. Her parents and all her grandparents earned college degrees, unusual in those decades. One grandmother... Read more

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