ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship
ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship supports aspiring high school chemistry teachers by funding education master's degrees or teacher certification to prepare them for secondary teaching.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 (2026 deadline) | February 1, 2027 (2027 applications open) | May 1, 2027 (2027 deadline) | July 30, 2027 (2027 decisions)
Funding Amounts: Up to $6,000 for full-time study or $3,000 for part-time study; renewable up to three years
Summary: Supports recent graduates and graduate students preparing to become high school chemistry teachers through education master's degrees or teacher certification.
Key Information: Applicants must have less than one year of work experience outside degree study and undertake a three-year teaching commitment.
Description
The ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship, administered by the American Chemical Society, supports recent graduates and graduate students with limited work experience who want to become secondary chemistry teachers. Recipients must pursue a master's degree in education or certification as a chemistry/science teacher.
The scholarship helps cover tuition, books, room and board, and other education-related expenses for full-time or part-time study. In addition to financial assistance, recipients receive support and mentoring throughout their three-year teaching commitment. The scholarship is part of ACS-Hach Programs, which support high school chemistry teachers at every step of their careers.
