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

March 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

$10,000 per year; renewable for additional years; funds paid directly to accredited institutions.

Renewable scholarship supporting undergraduate students with financial need who are pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related degrees.

Not available for pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing majors.

--- ## Description The ACS Catalyst Scholarship is an educational initiative by the American Chemical Society designed to support undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields. The scholarship aims to help students who demonstrate financial need or hardship, providing significant renewable funding to assist them in continuing their academic journey. The program encourages academic excellence, fosters the next generation of chemists, and promotes careers in the chemical sciences. Funding is paid directly to accredited institutions for essential educational expenses such as tuition, fees, and books. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (for the 2026–2027 academic year) --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 per year - Scholarship is renewable for additional years, subject to continued eligibility and satisfactory academic progress - Funds are paid directly to the accredited college or university to cover tuition, fees, books, and related educational expenses --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - **Academic Status:** Graduating high school seniors or undergraduate students (freshman through senior) for the 2026–2027 school year. - **Citizenship/Residency:** U.S. citizen or permanent resident. - **Enrollment:** Must enroll full-time at a U.S.-accredited college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year. - **Field of Study:** Must intend to major or already be majoring in one of the following: - Chemistry - Biochemistry - Chemical Engineering - Chemical or Science Education - Environmental Chemistry - Forensic Chemistry/Forensic Science - Materials Chemistry/Materials Science - Other chemistry-based sciences - **Not eligible**: Pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing majors - **Academic Achievement:** Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in chemistry or science coursework. - **Financial Need:** Must demonstrate financial need by submitting the Eligibility Overview from the FAFSA Submission Summary (Student Aid Index required). --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Materials:** - Two letters of recommendation - Resume or CV - Transcripts: - High school transcript (for seniors and first-year college students) - College transcript (for current undergraduates) - FAFSA Eligibility Overview (Student Aid Index) 2. **Complete Online Application:** - Create an account on the [application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acsscholarship) - Fill out the application form and upload all required documents - Review your application for completeness; you may save and return to your application before the deadline 3. **Submit Application:** - Submit by March 1, 2026 - Confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission 4. **Post-Submission:** - Application status can be tracked online - Award notifications will be sent in May 2026 - Selected recipients must accept the award by the end of May 2026 Applicants must agree to abide by the [ACS Code of Conduct](https://www.acs.org/careers/career-services/ethics/the-chemical-professionals-code-of-conduct.html). --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is intended to support students dedicated to careers in the chemical sciences. - Funding is not available for students pursuing pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing degrees. - Professional development opportunities and quarterly newsletters are included for recipients. - The program is part of ACS’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the chemical sciences. --- ## External Links - [ACS Catalyst Scholarship Program Page](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/catalyst-scholarship.html) - [Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acsscholarship) - [ACS Code of Conduct](https://www.acs.org/careers/career-services/ethics/the-chemical-professionals-code-of-conduct.html) - [General ACS Scholarships Information](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |---------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [scholarships@acs.org](mailto:scholarships@acs.org?subject=Undergraduate%20Scholarship%20Inquiry) | | Phone | +1 800-227-5558 | | General Contact | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Catalyst Scholarship

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