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

April 2026 (Application) | April 2026 (Recommendation/Transcript) | May 2026 (Notification)

$2,000 per recipient; one-time scholarship; funds paid directly to recipient's college

Supports high school seniors active in ACS ChemClubs who plan to pursue a STEM major in college.

For high school seniors in a registered ChemClub only; STEM major required.

--- ## Description The ChemClub Student Scholarship, offered by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in partnership with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers (AACT), is designed to recognize and support high school seniors who are active members of a Chartered ChemClub Program. The scholarship aims to encourage students demonstrating academic achievement, leadership, and a strong interest in STEM—particularly chemistry—by providing financial support as they begin their college education in a STEM field. --- ## Due Dates - **Application deadline (anticipated):** April 2026 - **Teacher advisor recommendation and transcript deadline (anticipated):** April 2026 - **Notification of applicants (anticipated):** May 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - **Award:** $2,000 per recipient - **Disbursement:** Funds are sent directly to the recipient's college or university - **Type:** One-time scholarship for the first year of college --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a current high school senior planning to graduate in Spring 2026 - Plan to enroll full-time at an accredited college in the United States starting Fall 2026 - Be an active student member of a Chartered ACS ChemClub for the 2025–2026 school year - Intend to pursue a major in a STEM field (such as chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, material science, food science, forensic science, etc.) --- ## Application Process - **Online Application:** Complete and submit the online application by the anticipated April 2026 deadline. - **Recommendation:** Provide the name and email of your ChemClub teacher advisor, who must submit a recommendation form (sent automatically to the advisor). - **Transcript:** Arrange for your high school to send an electronic copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) directly to ACS by the anticipated April 2026 deadline. - **Selection Criteria:** Academic achievement, impact of ChemClub experience, future education and career goals, and a strong recommendation from the ChemClub advisor. - **Notification:** All applicants will be contacted by the anticipated end of May 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Scholarship funds are distributed directly to the educational institution the recipient will attend. - Timing of the fund distribution may vary by institution. - Only students from registered ACS ChemClubs are eligible. - The application form and additional details will be available on the ACS website prior to the deadline. --- ## External Links - [ACS ChemClub Student Scholarship Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/scholarships-fellowships/chemclub-student-scholarship.html) - [American Chemical Society Funding & Awards](https://www.acs.org/funding.html) - [Online Application Form](https://fs11.formsite.com/AACT/vsvz2owwro/index.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------------------------| | ChemClub Scholarship | [ChemClub@acs.org](mailto:ChemClub@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [Contact ACS](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

ChemClub Student Scholarship

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