CSN_Membership_Application_Form

The document is a membership application form for the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), detailing the necessary information and documentation required for admission. It outlines the different classes of membership, their qualifications, and the procedures for application and election into membership. Additionally, it specifies the conditions under which membership may cease.

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CSN_Membership_Application_Form

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

INTO THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA

CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (CSN)

National Secretariat
Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN) House:
Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Chemistry Complex
Opposite Muib Oil & Gas Petrol Station Km 30, Zuba, Abuja - Lokoja Highway
Bako Village, Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory,
P.O Box 18336, Area 10, Garki Abuja-Nigeria
[email protected],
www.chemsociety.org.ng
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION
INTO THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA
Please complete this form and submit to your chapter chairman
All completed forms should be accompanied by full endorsement and subscription fees, including an
abridged curriculum vitae / resume and photocopies of all relevant documents
Affix Your
1. Surname:
Current Passport
2. Other Names:
3. Maiden Name:
4. Date of Birth: 5. Sex:
6. State of Origin: 7. Local Govt. Area:
8. Marital Status: 9. Nationality:
10. Permanent Address:

11. Telephone Nos.:

12. Correspondence Address:

13. Email Address(es):

14. Sponsoring Chapter:
15. Category of Membership Desired:
Student Member Affiliate Member
Member Honorary member
Corporate member Others
16. Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates (most recent first)
Institutions attended Qualifications obtained and Dates
1.
2.
3.
4.
17. Professional qualifications, diplomas and other certified programmes attended with dates
Programmes attended Certificate obtained and Dates
1.
2.
3.
4.
18. Membership of other Societies
Society(ies) Membership class and Date
1.
2.
3.
4.
19. Present Institution / Organisation:

20. Present Position, Rank, Status or Appointment:

21. Area(s) of Specialization:

22. Additional information to support your application:

23. Details of fees paid:

24. Names and Addresses of two referees who should be current /financial members of the
society. One must be the chapter chairman.
1. Name: 2. Name:
Address: Address:
Signature: Signature:
Stamp & Date: Stamp & Date:
25. DECLARATION
I, Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms:
do hereby declare to abide by the regulations of the Chemical Society of Nigeria
Date: Signature:

Office use only

Application accepted or rejected:
Reason for rejection:
Class of membership: Membership No.:
Fees Paid: Date:
Name and signature of Membership Secretary:
MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the society shall be open to all qualified persons and organizations engaged in the study, teaching and application of Chemistry and
other related disciplines.
Section 1: Classes and Qualification
There are eight classes of membership namely:
Fellow, Honorary Fellow, Life, Member, Corporate, Affiliate, Student and Associate.

(I) FELLOW
A Fellow shall be a person who in addition to satisfying the conditions for Membership must
a. Have distinguished him/herself in the teaching, research and or professional application of Chemistry;
b. Have had at least Ten (10) years professional experience in his/her field after satisfying the minimum conditions membership
c. Have reached a position of seniority, experience and authority in his/her career;
d. Have been an active member in good financial standing for a continuous period of at least Ten (10) years;
e; Have been a registered member for a minimum period of Ten (10) years preceding the application.

(ii) HONOURARY FELLOW

Any individual who has made eminent contributions to the cause of Chemistry may be proposed and elected as an Honorary Fellow. Such an
Honorary Fellow shall not vote or be voted for and shall not pay dues but shall receive the official publications of the society.

(iii) LIFE MEMBER

Any active member of ten years financial standing, consecutively may become a life Member by payment in one lump sum a minimum amount
equal to twenty five times the prevailing annual membership dues. By this payment, the member becomes exempted from the payment of future
annual dues during his life time. Each Life Member shall continue to exercise all rights and privileges of an active member.

(iv) MEMBER
A member must:
a. have obtained at least a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related fields recognized by the CSN Council;
or (b) have a combined bachelor of science degree in which Chemistry is one of the major subjects in addition to having at least 2 years
research or professional experience in Chemistry or related fields;
or (c) have obtained a higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification with specialization in any of Applied Chemistry/Industrial in any of
applied Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Biochemistry Chemical technology techniques from recognized and accredited higher institution
in addition to having at least 2 years post qualification experience in any of the related fields.
Or (d) have an equivalent professional qualifications and research experience in Chemistry or related fields deemed by the Council to be
equivalent to Sub-Sections (a) or (b) or © above.

(v) CORPORATE MEMBER

Any Organization or Body which encourages the advancement of Chemistry by active technical financial and moral support for training, research
and development in Chemistry, shall be eligible to become a Corporate member. Such a corporate member shall enjoy all right and privileges of an
active member.

(vi) AFFILIATE MEMBER

Any person for admission to the Affiliate Class of membership must satisfy the following:
(a) Have obtained a National Diploma or equivalent qualification with specialization in Chemistry related discipline or Technology from
recognized tertiary institutions
(b) Shall have at last 3 years post-qualification experience in any of the related fields. An affiliate Member may be upgraded to full
membership upon acquisition of appropriate higher qualifications and or cognate experience

(vii) STUDENT MEMBER

A student shall be eligible for student Membership if he is engaged in the study of Chemistry in any tertiary institution recognized for the purpose
by Council.
A Student Member shall have all the rights and privileges of an active member except the right to vote or hold office.
Student status must be certified by the student's Head of department or any senior staff of the Institution who is an active member of the society.

(viii) ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Any person for admission to the Associate Class of membership must have minimum qualification of first degree in fields other than Chemistry,
he/she shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of an active member except the right to vote or hold office. This class cannot be upgraded to full
membership.

Section 2:
Election into Membership
(I) PROCEDURE
(a) Application for membership shall be made on official CSN application forms obtainable from the National or Chapter membership
Secretary, the National or Chapter Secretariats or on-line from the Society's website. The completed forms must be endorsed by the chapter
chairman and one active CSN member.
(b) To be elected, the applicant must be cleared by the Membership screening Committee and approved Council.
(C) Each successful candidate shall be bound by the rules and regulations of the Society, and in addition, shall be required to pay the
prevailing prescribed dues.

(ii) CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP

A person ceases to be a Member for:
(a) Proven professional misconduct
(b) Proven case of insanity
© Conviction for criminal offences by a court of competent jurisdiction.