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

May 2026

Up to $6,000/year for full-time study or $3,000/year for part-time study; renewable for up to three years.

Supports chemistry professionals transitioning to high school teaching careers with scholarships for master's degrees or certification, plus mentoring.

This is a forecasted opportunity; application timelines are projected and may change.

--- ## Description The ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship is designed to help chemistry professionals transition into high school chemistry teaching roles. The program provides financial support—up to $6,000 per year for full-time study or up to $3,000 per year for part-time study—to pursue a master's degree in education or secondary chemistry/science teacher certification. In addition to tuition, funds can be used for books, room and board, and other education-related expenses. Scholarship recipients also receive mentoring and support throughout their three-year teaching commitment. The award is renewable for up to three years, contingent on continued eligibility and progress. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (anticipated application deadline) *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 (maximum total: $18,000 for full-time or $9,000 for part-time study) - Stipends are distributed in equal installments twice per academic year and paid directly to the institution --- ## Eligibility Applicants must: - Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or a chemistry-related discipline (see list below) - Have at least one year of work experience in a chemistry-related profession - Have no more than one year of experience as a high school chemistry teacher - Be accepted into an education master’s program or teacher certification program - 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 --- ## Application Process - Create an account on the ACS scholarship application portal. - Complete a Letter of Intent (LOI) to ensure eligibility and receive the appropriate application form. - Submit the following materials: - Resume or CV highlighting chemistry-related experience - Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions - Admittance letter to a qualifying education or certification program - Personal narrative addressing motivation, experience, and career goals - Submit the completed application by the anticipated deadline. - If selected, sign the program terms and conditions and provide institutional information for stipend disbursement. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship stipends are paid directly to the recipient’s institution. - Stipends are distributed in two equal installments per academic year. - Recipients must maintain satisfactory progress and submit renewal forms annually to continue receiving funding. - This scholarship is specifically for career changers; current high school chemistry teachers and recent graduates with less than one year of chemistry work experience should consider other ACS-Hach programs. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview and Details](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-second-career-teacher-scholarship.html) - [Application Instructions & Portal](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-second-career-teacher-scholarship/apply.html) - [Information for Current Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/scholarships-fellowships/acs-hach-second-career-teacher-scholarship/information-for-current-recipients.html) - [ACS-Hach Programs Overview](https://www.acs.org/education/educators/acs-hach-programs.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [hach@acs.org](mailto:hach@acs.org) | | Phone | 800-227-5558 ext. 8178 | | ACS General Contact | [Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ACS-Hach Second Career Teacher Scholarship

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