Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: April 1, 2025 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per academic year for up to six years; renewable based on eligibility.
Summary: Scholarship for undergraduate chemistry majors at ACS partner institutions who intend to teach high school chemistry.
Key Information: Application and selection are managed by each partner university; contact your institution for details.
Description
The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship provides substantial financial support to undergraduate students majoring in chemistry (or eligible chemistry-related disciplines) at one of 72 ACS partner institutions in the United States. The program is specifically designed for students who intend to pursue a career teaching high school chemistry. Selection is based on chemistry aptitude, interest in teaching, and financial need, with the process administered by the partner universities.
Due Dates
- Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
(Note: Deadlines may vary by partner institution; confirm with your university's scholarship office.)
Funding Amount
- Award: Up to $10,000 per academic year
- Duration: Renewable for up to six years, contingent on continued eligibility
- Use of Funds: May be applied to tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled full-time at one of the ACS partner institutions
- Major in chemistry or an eligible chemistry-related discipline (see below)
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Express a clear intention to teach high school chemistry after graduation
Eligible Chemistry-Related Disciplines
- Agricultural Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Ceramic Science/Chemistry/Technology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Technology
- Environmental Science/Engineering (chemistry-based)
- Forensic Science/Chemistry
- Food Science (not Nutrition)
- Industrial Chemistry
- Materials Science or Petroleum Engineering
- Nanotechnology or Nanoscience
- Paper and Pulp Technology
- Toxicology
Application Process
- Contact your institution: The application and selection process is managed by each partner university. Interested students should reach out to their university's chemistry department or scholarship office for specific application instructions and deadlines.
- Renewal: Scholarship recipients must continue to meet eligibility criteria to renew the award each year.
Additional Information
- More than 100 scholarships are awarded annually.
- The scholarship is intended to support both undergraduate chemistry education and the pursuit of teaching credentials.
- Each partner university has oversight of the selection process and may have additional requirements or procedures.
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