ACS Scholarship for Undergraduates in Chemistry
Empowering the Next Generation of Chemical Scientists
Undergraduate scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year to support students - the scientists of tomorrow who will use the transforming power of chemistry to address global challenges.
听Applications open on June 2
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Scholarship Highlights
$5,000 One-time Scholarship for undergraduate chemistry students
Professional Development opportunities
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Scholarship Highlights
- Academic Status: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2025-2026 School Year.
- Citizenship/Residency: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident
- Enrollment: Must be a full-time student at a U.S. high school, college, university, or community college.
- Field of Study: Must intend to major or already be majoring in one of the following fields:
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Other chemistry-related sciences.
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Must plan to pursue a career in a chemistry-related science.
- Scholarship is NOT intended for Pre-Med programs.听Those pursuing degrees in Pharmacy or Nursing are听also听NOT听eligible for this scholarship.
- Academic Achievement: Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
Timeline for 2025-2026 Awards
How to Apply
Prepare Your Materials
- Unofficial transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal essay听(topic to be announced on June 2)
Complete Online Application
- Fill out the application form
- Upload your documents
- Review your application for completeness
听You must agree to abide by the ACS Code of Conduct
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Track Your Application Status
- Check your email for confirmation
- Results announced in the beginning of August 2025
- If selected, accept by August 20, 2025
Funding for this scholarship is paid directly to accredited college or university institutions to cover essential educational expenses such as tuition, fees, and books.
About Us
ACS is launching a new and expanded undergraduate scholarship program to support student education and build robust leaders in the chemical sciences focused on lifelong learning. The changes envisioned build upon a 30-year legacy of programming that empowered more than 3,500 students to pursue higher education and careers in the chemical sciences. Details will be shared on the new scholarship program over the next six months, including new application guidelines and professional development and partnership announcements.
The new program will officially launch for the 2026-2027 academic year; however, an interim scholarship opportunity will be available for the 2025-2026 academic year. Those applications will open in June 2025.
Subscribe to be notified when applications open for 2025-2026 and stay tuned for more details on the new 2026-2027 ACS Undergraduate Scholarship program.
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