Mambership

Section 1: Membership shall be open to ASM members of African Origin that  possess at least a Bachelors of Science Degree (BS) in any of the sciences, such as chemical,  physical or biological. 

Section 2: Any person of any nationality who has a vested interest in Africa or its Diaspora and  has rendered outstanding service to the Association or any country in Africa or the Diaspora  shall be eligible for honorary membership.

Section 3: Any person of any nationality, who has demonstrated an interest in fostering the  objectives of the Association, shall be eligible for Associate membership without voting rights, and shall enjoy the privileges and benefits of such associate membership. 

Such associate members shall be required to pay an annual fee, the amount of which shall be  determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Section 4: Subject to the provisions of Article III Section 1 membership shall also be open to any  person deemed acceptable and with the unanimous vote of the executive and the membership  committee.