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Oregon Chapter at a Glance
• Incorporated in 2004
• $3.65 Million for scholar awards
• 225 individual PhD candidates supported for 3 years
• Each member contributes $500 toward scholar awards annually
• 11 endowments funding scholar awards in perpetuity
• Statewide organization with membership in Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Newport, Portland, Salem and Seal Rock
• Individuals, corporations, foundations have supported PhD candidates
• 3 approved universities: Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon State University, University of Oregon
• 37 approved programs and departments supported • OHSU, OSU, UO use scholar awards to recruit top
ARCS Nationwide at a Glance
• Incorporated in 1958
• 15 ARCS chapters in 12 states; 1294 members
• 49 universities approved in a rigorous evaluation process
• University departments rank in the top 100 nationally
• 10,386 scholars awarded $110,688,266.00 since inception.
• ARCS Scholars have produced thousands of research publications and patents, secured billions in grant funding, started science related companies, and played a significant role in teaching and mentoring young people in the STEM pipeline.
• Member Council on Competitiveness
• Awarded James L. Fisher Award for Distinguished Service to Education by Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
PhD students to Oregon
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