American Institute of Chemical Engineers

American Institute of Chemical Engineers supports students pursuing chemical engineering through member-based scholarship programs tied to academic progress, merit, and professional involvement. Its scholarship activity serves multiple points in the education pipeline, from incoming college freshmen to undergraduates entering the third or final year of a bachelor’s program. The organization’s named programs include the John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship, the Donald F. and Mildred Topp Othmer Scholarship, and Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen in Chemical Engineering. The John J. McKetta Undergraduate Scholarship opens on 3/1/2026 and closes on 6/15/2026, with awards of up to $5,000. It is directed to AIChE members who are college sophomores or juniors, have a minimum 3.00 GPA, reside in the United States, seek a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, and attend school in the United States, Canada, or Mexico. That structure shows the organization’s cross-border academic reach in North America while maintaining a defined U.S. membership and residency requirement for this program. Its broader scholarship portfolio also shows a sustained focus on student members in chemical engineering and related science and engineering study. The Othmer program supports undergraduate AIChE student members and incorporates chapter adviser nomination, academic record, career plans, and professional activity. The Minority Scholarship Awards for Incoming College Freshmen in Chemical Engineering extend support to U.S. students from underrepresented minority groups with at least a 3.00 GPA, community service or work participation, and financial need, with preference for chemical engineering. Across these programs, American Institute of Chemical Engineers invests in academic achievement, member engagement, and the development of future chemical engineering talent.