[American Chemical Society](https://www.acs.org)

May 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $6,000 per year (full-time); up to $3,000 per year (part-time); renewable up to 3 years

Supports recent graduates and graduate students pursuing a master's or certification to become high school chemistry teachers with funding and mentoring.

Applicants must have less than one year of work experience beyond their degree(s).

--- ## Description The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship is designed to support recent graduates and graduate students with limited work experience who are pursuing a master's degree in education or teacher certification to become high school chemistry teachers. In addition to financial support for tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses, recipients benefit from mentoring and professional support throughout a three-year teaching commitment. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years and is part of the ACS-Hach Programs, which aim to strengthen the pipeline of qualified chemistry educators. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $6,000 per year for full-time study - Up to $3,000 per year for part-time study - Renewable for up to three years - Funds may be used for tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses - Stipends are distributed in two equal installments per academic year --- ## Eligibility - Must have a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry or a chemistry-related discipline (see list below) - Must have less than one year of work experience outside of obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees - Must be accepted into a U.S. master's in education or teacher certification program - Must demonstrate interest and commitment to becoming a secondary (high school) chemistry teacher - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident ### 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 *Applicants with more than one year of work experience should consider the [ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-second-career-teacher-scholarship.html).* --- ## Application Process 1. Create an account on the ACS scholarship portal. 2. Complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) to determine eligibility. 3. Upon approval, submit the full application, including: - Preferred contact information (two email addresses) - One-page resume or CV - Transcripts from all degree-granting institutions - Admittance letter from the education/certification program - Personal narrative (four short essays) 4. Submit all materials online by the anticipated deadline. 5. Await confirmation of submission and subsequent decision notification. *Saved drafts are not considered submitted; ensure you click "Submit."* --- ## Additional Information - Recipients must commit to teaching chemistry at the secondary level for three years. - Scholarship funds cannot be applied retroactively to previous expenses. - Ongoing support and mentoring are provided during the teaching commitment. --- ## External Links - [ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship Main Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-post-baccalaureate-teacher-scholarship.html) - [Application Instructions & Portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-post-baccalaureate-teacher-scholarship/apply.html) - [ACS-Hach Programs Overview](https://www.acs.org/education/educators/acs-hach-programs.html) - [ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-second-career-teacher-scholarship.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Email | [hach@acs.org](mailto:hach@acs.org) | | Phone | 800-227-5558, ext. 8178 | | General ACS Contact | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) | ---

ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship

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