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

May 31, 2026 (Annual report submission deadline) | May 31, 2025 (Previous cycle)

Recognition award; no direct monetary grant. Recipients honored at ACS Spring Meeting.

Recognizes ACS student communities for excellence in programming, outreach, and professional development.

--- ## Description The American Chemical Society's Student Communities Award honors student communities for their achievements in chapter programming, outreach, service, and professional development. Awards are given in three distinctions: Outstanding, Commendable, and Honorable Mention. Recipients are celebrated during a ceremony at the ACS Spring Meeting. In addition, groups may apply for the Green Chemistry Student Communities Award. --- ## Due Dates - May 31, 2026: Annual report submission deadline for ACS Student Communities (for the 2025–2026 academic year) - May 31, 2025: Previous annual deadline Student communities must submit their annual report by this date to be considered for recognition. --- ## Funding Amount - This is a recognition award; there is no direct monetary funding. - Awarded groups are honored at a ceremony during the ACS Spring Meeting and receive formal recognition from the Society Committee on Education (SOCED). --- ## Eligibility - Open to all ACS student communities (including international chapters). - Eligible groups must submit a complete annual report for the academic year by May 31. - Reports must detail chapter activities, events, outreach, budgeting, and include supporting materials such as photos and flyers. --- ## Application Process - Submit an [annual report](https://www.acs.org/education/student-communities/reports.html) online by May 31. - The report should include: - Details of events and activities - Supporting materials (pictures, flyers, etc.) - A detailed financial report - Responses to required questions - Reports are reviewed by a panel of faculty advisors based on established criteria. - Feedback is provided to help chapters improve. --- ## Additional Information - Award notifications are sent in September to faculty advisors and posted in the Student Chapters Online portal. - The award is sponsored by the [Society Committee on Education (SOCED)](https://www.acs.org/about/governance/committees/education.html). - Separate recognition is available for green chemistry initiatives via the [Green Chemistry Student Communities Award](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/green-chemistry-student-chapter-award.html). --- ## External Links - [ACS Student Communities Award Program Page](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding/awards/student-chapter-award.html) - [Annual Report Submission Portal](https://www.acs.org/education/student-communities/reports.html) - [ACS Student Communities Overview](https://www.acs.org/education/student-communities.html) - [Past Recipients](https://www.acs.org/funding/awards/student-chapter-award/past-recipients.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Webpage | |----------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | ACS Student Communities | [studentcommunities@acs.org](mailto:studentcommunities@acs.org) | +1 800-227-5558 | [ACS Contact Page](https://www.acs.org/contact.html) |

Student Communities Award - American Chemical Society

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