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

March 1, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)

$10,000 per year; renewable for additional years; paid directly to accredited institutions for tuition, fees, and books.

Supports undergraduate students in chemistry or related fields with demonstrated financial need to advance their academic careers.

Not open to pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing majors; U.S. citizens/permanent residents only.

--- ## Description The ACS Catalyst Scholarship is an educational initiative by the American Chemical Society designed to remove financial barriers for undergraduate students pursuing chemistry or chemistry-related fields. The program targets students who demonstrate financial need or hardship, providing substantial renewable funding to help them continue their academic journey and professional development in the chemical sciences. The scholarship aims to foster academic excellence and support future leaders in the field. --- ## Due Dates - March 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications close) --- ## Funding Amount - $10,000 per year, renewable for additional years (subject to continued eligibility and satisfactory academic progress) - Funds are paid directly to accredited colleges or universities to cover essential educational expenses such as tuition, fees, and books. --- ## 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 academic year. - **Citizenship/Residency:** U.S. citizen or permanent resident. - **Enrollment:** Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time at a U.S.-accredited college or university. - **Field of Study:** Must intend to major, or already be majoring, in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemical technology, science education, environmental chemistry, forensic chemistry/science, materials chemistry, or other chemistry-based sciences. - **Not eligible:** Pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing programs. - **Academic Achievement:** Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher in chemistry or science courses. - **Financial Need:** Must demonstrate financial need by submitting the FAFSA Submission Summary (Eligibility Overview section with Student Aid Index). --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Materials:** - Unofficial transcripts (high school and/or college, as appropriate) - Resume or CV - Two letters of recommendation - Personal essays - FAFSA Submission Summary (Eligibility Overview/Student Aid Index) 2. **Create an Account:** - Register and create an account on the [application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=acsscholarship). 3. **Complete Application:** - Fill out the online application form and upload all required documents. - Review your application for completeness. - You may save and return to your application until the submission deadline. 4. **Submit Application:** - Submit the completed application by March 1, 2026. - Confirm submission; you should receive a confirmation email. 5. **Track Status:** - Results will be announced in early April 2026. - If selected, you must accept the award by May 30, 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 - Funding is disbursed directly to the recipient's college or university. - The scholarship is renewable for additional years, contingent on continued eligibility and academic performance. - The program is not intended for those pursuing pre-med, pharmacy, or nursing degrees. - Related ACS scholarships are available for students interested in chemistry teaching careers. --- ## 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) - [ACS Funding & Scholarships Overview](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |-------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | General inquiries/application | [scholarships@acs.org](mailto:scholarships@acs.org?subject=Undergraduate%20Scholarship%20Inquiry) | | ACS general contact | [help@services.acs.org](mailto:help@services.acs.org) / +1 800-227-5558 | | Online contact form | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS Catalyst Scholarship

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