This grant supports chemistry undergraduates at ACS partner schools who plan to become high school chemistry teachers, aiming to address the need for qualified educators in the field.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per academic year for up to 6 years; covers tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses.
Summary: Supports undergraduate chemistry majors at ACS partner institutions who intend to become high school chemistry teachers.
Key Information: Application and selection are managed by partner universities; eligibility limited to specific ACS partner schools.
The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to support undergraduate students majoring in chemistry at one of 72 ACS partner institutions who have a strong interest in teaching high school chemistry. The scholarship provides significant financial assistance to help cover educational expenses and is renewable for up to six years, provided recipients continue to meet award criteria. The program aims to encourage talented chemistry students to pursue careers as high school chemistry teachers, addressing a critical need for qualified educators in the field.