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SPUTNIK’S SILVER LINING

But the satellite sparked an idea. ARCS founders
believed that the women of America could make a
difference. With their leadership and support, our
nation could increase its pool of top scientific talent
and regain its position in the world. In 1958, this
group of visionaries met with California Institute of
Technology President Lee DuBridge. Together they
created a unique partnership between science and
society. ARCS Foundation would become a source of
much-needed support for young American scientists
poised to make important discoveries.

MORE THAN $110 MILLION IN
CONTRIBUTIONS TO COLLEGE
SCIENTISTS SINCE 1958

Today, ARCS Foundation continues its 60-year
tradition of mentoring and providing financial awards
to the best and brightest scholars in the United
States. Our dedicated members volunteer their
time and talents to advance ARCS mission, serving
from our National Board and 15 chapters across the
country. Since its founding, this association of women
philanthropists has made 17,874 awards to ARCS
Scholars. We partner with 49 of the top American
universities, relying on their insight into which students
are conducting the most important research.

EXPANDING THE DISCOVERIES AND
INNOVATIONS MADE BY OVER 10,000
ARCS SCHOLARS

ARCS Scholars graduate and continue to advance
science in the United States, and ARCS Foundation will
continue to increase our capacity for supporting them.
As we look to the future, we envision leaders who will
create positive change in our country and the world.

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