The ARCS® Foundation is a national nonprofit volunteer women’s organization that promotes American competitiveness by funding talented U.S. scholars working to complete degrees in STEM disciplines. Nationally there are 16 chapters working with 54 of the nation's leading research universities. Since 1958, the organization has awarded more than $105 million to more than 10,000 students. ARCS Scholar
s have produced thousands of research publications and patents, secured $1.5+ billion in grant funding, started more than 1,800 science-related companies and played a significant role in teaching and mentoring young people in STEM fields.