Award Amount: $10,000

Eligibility:

• Academic Status: Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates (freshman through senior) for the 2026-2027 School Year.

• Citizenship/Residency: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident.

• Enrollment: High school seniors and undergraduate students (first through fourth year). Planning to enroll full-time for the 2026–2027 academic year at a U.S.-accredited college or university.

• Field of Study: Must intend to major or already be majoring in one of the following fields:

  • Biochemistry

  • Chemical or Science Education

  • Chemical Engineering

  • Chemistry

  • Environmental Chemistry

  • Forensic Chemistry/Forensic Science

  • Materials Chemistry/Materials

  • Other chemistry-based sciences.*    

• Academic Achievement: Demonstrate high academic achievement in chemistry or science, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.

• Demonstrate Financial Need: You will need to upload your Eligibility Overview from your FAFSA Submission Summary as a PDF document.

*Must plan to pursue a career in the chemical sciences. The scholarship is not intended for Pre-Med programs. Those pursuing degrees in Pharmacy or Nursing are also not eligible for this scholarship.

Deadline: March 1, 2026

To apply: https://www.acs.org/education/acs-scholars/apply.html