Leadership

Thank you for your interest in ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter.  Our mission is unwavering:  to advance science and technology in the United States by providing unrestricted financial awards to talented, curious, and engaged PhD and MD/PhD scholars in the STEM disciplines. ARCS financial support enables our state’s prestigious research institutions, the University of Washington and Washington State University, to attract outstanding students from all over our country.  In turn, our deeply committed scholars transform their knowledge into solutions to essential problems, changing our world for the better.  With the uncertainty of government funding, our work is more important than ever. 

The impressive trajectory of our Chapter underscores the strength and durability of this approach.  What began in 1978 as a grassroots women’s organization supporting two scholars with $500 single-year fellowships at the University of Washington has grown over the last 45 years to provide three-year awards of $22,500 for a cumulative $24 million to over 1600 ARCS Scholars at the UW and WSU. This year alone, we will support 160 Scholars with nearly $1 million in awards. ​​​​​​​

ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter is often described by the word “optimistic.”  We are, and for good reason.  Over the years, our ARCS Scholars and alumni have tackled some of the most critical issues facing humanity and our planet.  They have contributed to ground-breaking discoveries and been part of keeping Washington state at the forefront of technical and scientific innovation.

We would be happy to field any questions you have about ARCS and about ways to join us in championing the next generation of scientific talent. 

Margaret Breen
President, ARCS Foundation Seattle Chapter